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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiffby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 50m
    £62–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    6h 25m
    £40–96

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Cardiffrideshare rideshare 165.6 mi
    3h 34m

  4. Drive 165.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiffcar car 165.6 mi
    3h 34m
    £41–59

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 30m
    £66–154

  6. Line 130 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus bus 130
    2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 4m

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 48m
    £130–401

  8. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 8m
    £139–281

  9. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 22m
    £126–251

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 25m.

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