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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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      train train 3h 44m • 1 change

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      train train 3h 18m • Direct

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      train train 3h 44m • 1 change

  2. Drive  170.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar car 170.6 mi
    3h 51m
    £43–63

  3. 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 43m
    £68–177

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 51m
    £73–126

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 1m
    £84–163

Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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