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How to get fromAltrincham to Walesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Altrincham to Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 17m
    £53–88
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus bus 216 / ...
    7h 10m
    £32–56
  3. Drive  162.2 mi

    1. Drive from Altrincham to Cardiffcar car 162.2 mi
    3h 32m
    £41–59
  4. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Stockport Interchangebus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 9m
    £72–122

Altrincham to Wales by bus and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to University RE via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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