There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 33m£69–113Drive 101.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Cadair Idriscar 101.7 mi
2h 8m£25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
5hBus
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
- Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Ysgol Bro Idrisbus T3 / ...
6h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cadair Idris. However, there are services departing from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J and arriving at Ysgol Bro Idris via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cadair Idris. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Manchester and Cadair Idris is 133 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris, including transfers.
Manchester to Cadair Idris bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J station.
Manchester to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cadair Idris, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cadair Idris via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cadair Idris via Warrington Central, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Ysgol Bro Idris in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Corwen Bus Station to Ysgol Bro Idris
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- mandhcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.mandhcoaches.co.uk/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Cadair Idris bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Manchester to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cadair Idris is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Manchester to Cadair Idris.
There are 1174+ hotels available in Cadair Idris.