What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 4m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station and Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cowbridge?

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

How far is it from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The distance between Manchester and Cowbridge is 183 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Cowbridge without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge without a car is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 4m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cowbridge?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Manchester to Cowbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cowbridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cowbridge train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 4m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Manchester to Cowbridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Cowbridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Cowbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cowbridge is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Manchester to Cowbridge.

Where can I stay near Cowbridge?

There are 1605+ hotels available in Cowbridge.

Manchester to Cowbridge - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 4m
£70–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
6h 42m
£28–52
Drive 177.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cowbridgecar 177.9 mi
4h 21m
£44–63
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 12m
£70–153
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 11m
£78–131
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 8m
£87–143

Manchester to Cowbridge by train and bus

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cowbridge, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Town Hall via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Ninian Park PH in around 6h 42m.

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