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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Town Hall via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Cowbridge is 186 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge without a car is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 5h 27m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cowbridge bus from?

Greater Manchester to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cowbridge train from?

Greater Manchester to Cowbridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 5h 27m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £230 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Cowbridge bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Cowbridge train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Cowbridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Cowbridge is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Greater Manchester to Cowbridge.

Where can I stay near Cowbridge?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Cowbridge.

Greater Manchester to Cowbridge - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 27m
£70–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 48m
£41–93
Drive 177.6 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Cowbridgecar 177.6 mi
4h 12m
£44–63
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 59m
£51–226
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 31m
£80–135
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 13m
£89–155
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 31m
£138–418
Fly to Exeter, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Town Hallbus
6h 36m
£130–266

Greater Manchester to Cowbridge by bus and train

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Distance: 184.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cowbridge, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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