There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 40m£70–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
4h 51m£37–85Drive 167.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station)car 167.8 mi
3h 44m£41–60Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 57m£67–166Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 56m£71–102
Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £70 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station). However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Warwick Road South via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Old Trafford via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Cardiff and Old Trafford (Station) is 172 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station), including transfers.
Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Old Trafford (Station), England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–230
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station).
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