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How to get fromManchester to South Walesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to South Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    4h 32m
    £64–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 48m
    £31–53

  3. Drive  162.9 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to South Walescar car 162.9 mi
    3h 53m
    £41–59

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 13m
    £55–236

  5. Train 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 train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 36m
    £80–135

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 11m
    £74–180

Manchester to South Wales by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glenboi Cemetery via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 48m.

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