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How to get fromCardiff to Carringtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Carrington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 23m
    £59–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Bus Stationbus bus 216 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 11m
    £27–42

  3. Train, bus, line 248 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Flixton Roadbus bus 248
    6h 1m
    £62–93

  4. Drive  166 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Carringtoncar car 166 mi
    3h 39m
    £42–60

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 3m
    £46–208

  6. 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
    6h 27m
    £70–173

Cardiff to Carrington by train, foot, and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carrington, Trafford, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day.

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