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How to get fromManchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL)by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

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

  2. Bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    6h 1m
    £39–89

  3. Train, line 304 bus

    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 52m
    £71–117

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Cardiff-CWLrideshare rideshare 182.2 mi
    4h 12m

  5. Drive 182.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car 182.2 mi
    4h 12m
    £45–64

  6. 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 55m
    £87–150

Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 1m.

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