What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to St Athan?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to St Athan is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to St Athan?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and St Athan?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to St Athan. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Rectory Road via Bristol Bus Station and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Manchester to St Athan?

The distance between Manchester and St Athan is 195 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to St Athan without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to St Athan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to St Athan?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Manchester to St Athan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to St Athan bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Manchester to St Athan?

The best way to get from Manchester to St Athan is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £230 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to St Athan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to St Athan?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to St Athan is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Manchester to St Athan.

Where can I stay near St Athan?

There are 1731+ hotels available in St Athan.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to St Athan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Rectory Roadbus 304
5h 7m
£60–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Rectory Roadbus 304
8h 8m
£28–40
Drive 184.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to St Athancar 184.3 mi
4h 12m
£46–66
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
5h 26m
£46–229
Train, bus via Birmingham
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 Rectory Roadbus 304
6h 12m
£76–125
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
5h 41m
£72–174

Manchester to St Athan by train and bus

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and St Athan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Rectory Road via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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