There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris by train 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£81–119Drive 101.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Cadair Idriscar 101.7 mi
2h 8m£26–37
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Manchester to Cadair Idris, including transfers.
Manchester to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly 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.
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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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