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 37m£88–130Drive 101.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Cadair Idriscar 101.7 mi
2h 8m£26–37Train, 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 / ...
5h£63–88Bus
- Take the bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus Mc1
- 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 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cadair Idris. However, there are services departing from Coop Live and arriving at Ysgol Bro Idris via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
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 37m.
The distance between Manchester and Cadair Idris is 133 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris, including transfers.
Manchester to Cadair Idris bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coop Live 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 37m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 14m.
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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coop Live to Cadair Idris via Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Ysgol Bro Idris in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- 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
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Corwen Bus Station to Ysgol Bro Idris
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Cadair Idris bus services, operated by National Express, 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 1155+ hotels available in Cadair Idris.