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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to St David'sby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to St David's 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 / ...
    4h
    £62–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    6h 31m
    £36–89

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to St David'srideshare rideshare 165.3 mi
    3h 33m

  4. Drive 165.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to St David'scar car 165.3 mi
    3h 33m
    £40–58

  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 38m
    £67–153

  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 14m

  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 57m
    £130–385

  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 19m
    £139–285

  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 32m
    £126–253

Manchester Airport (MAN) to St David's by train and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and St David's, 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 St David's via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Cardiff North Road in around 6h 31m.

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