What is the cheapest way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cowbridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowbridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cowbridge Town Hall and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Sophia Gardens and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cowbridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cowbridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Cowbridge to Manchester?

The distance between Cowbridge and Manchester is 190 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cowbridge to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester without a car is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cowbridge to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cowbridge to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowbridge to Manchester bus from?

Cowbridge to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cowbridge to Manchester train from?

Cowbridge to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cowbridge to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £35 - £170 and takes 5h 51m, you could also bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Cowbridge to Manchester bus arrive?

Cowbridge to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cowbridge to Manchester train arrive?

Cowbridge to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cowbridge to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowbridge to Manchester is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cowbridge to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3660+ hotels available in Manchester.

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There are 8 ways to get from Cowbridge to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 53m
£68–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 23m
£29–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 25m
£75–133
Drive 182.1 mi
1. Drive from Cowbridge to Manchestercar 182.1 mi
4h 10m
£44–64
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
5h 51m
£39–164
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 5m
£78–133
Bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 37m
£131–406
Train, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
6h 23m
£128–274

Cowbridge to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 188.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Cowbridge, Wales and Manchester, 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, Aer Lingus, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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