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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wales by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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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 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 25m
    £37–85

  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
    £40–58

  5. 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 5m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wales by train

Calendar102Weekly 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 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 Cardiff North Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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