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How to get fromManchester to Cardiff Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 304 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    4h 43m
    £71–117

  2. Bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    7h 24m
    £29–55

  3. Drive 182.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cardiff Airportcar car 182.2 mi
    4h 13m
    £45–64

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    4h 47m
    £44–217

  5. Train, line 304 bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    5h 48m
    £87–144

Manchester to Cardiff Airport by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cardiff Airport, Wales?

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cardiff Airport via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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