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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Manchester Airport (MAN)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 48m
    £64–107

  2. Drive 166.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Manchester Airport (MAN)car car 166.1 mi
    3h 34m
    £41–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 32m
    £42–103

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff Central Station to Manchester-MANrideshare rideshare 166.1 mi
    3h 34m

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 16m
    £67–154

  6. Train, line 130 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 130
    6h

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 4m
    £126–395

  8. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 59m
    £122–259

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 52m
    £142–285

Cardiff Central Station to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 to Manchester Airport The Station via Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 32m.

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