There are 4 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 9m£66–103Drive 94 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idriscar 94 mi
1h 53m£23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
5h 19mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Cadair Idris94 mi
1h 53m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Machynlleth via Wilmslow and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cadair Idris is 125 miles. The road distance is 94.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cadair Idris.
There are 1174+ hotels available in Cadair Idris.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Cadair Idris, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Cadair Idris via Wilmslow, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Cadair Idris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cadair Idris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








