There are 4 ways to get from Altrincham to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 18m£60–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 5m£37–87Drive 162.2 mi
- Drive from Altrincham to Cardiffcar 162.2 mi
3h 32m£40–58Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Stockport Interchangebus 11 / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 8m£84–147
Altrincham to Wales by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Wales is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Altrincham to Wales. However, there are services departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Wales. However, there are services departing from Wilmslow and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Altrincham and Wales is 166 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Altrincham to Wales, including transfers.
Altrincham to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Altrincham to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Wales is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Stockport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altrincham to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Altrincham to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Wales is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Altrincham to Wales.
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