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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchesterby plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    3h 36m
    £70–144

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    8h 6m
    £28–41

  3. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 27m
    £58–93

  4. Line 304 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 20m
    £62–97

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchesterrideshare rideshare 181.6 mi
    4h 13m

  6. Drive  181.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchestercar car 181.6 mi
    4h 13m
    £46–66

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Manchester, England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Customhouse Street JW, Cardiff - North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 6m.

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