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How to get fromPenarth to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Penarth to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 15m
    £56–97
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 5m
    £26–43
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 26m
    £59–94
  4. Drive  174.1 mi

    1. Drive from Penarth to Manchestercar car 174.1 mi
    3h 58m
    £44–63
  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 8m
    £130–384

Penarth to Manchester by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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