What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Bristol Bus Station, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Rhoose via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cardiff Airport?

The distance between Manchester and Cardiff Airport is 184 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Cardiff Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cardiff Airport bus from?

Manchester to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cardiff Airport train from?

Manchester to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cardiff Airport?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Manchester to Cardiff Airport bus arrive?

Manchester to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Cardiff Airport train arrive?

Manchester to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cardiff Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cardiff Airport is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Manchester to Cardiff Airport.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Airport?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport.

Manchester to Cardiff Airport - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 31m
£76–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 50m
£30–46
Drive 182.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cardiff Airportcar 182.2 mi
4h 12m
£46–66
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
10h 1m
£74–171
Train, line 304 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
6h 17m
£76–125
Fly Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
5h 2m
£68–146
Fly Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 13m
£86–205

Manchester to Cardiff Airport by bus

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Distance: 182.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cardiff Airport via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff - North Road, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 50m.

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