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How to get fromSouth Wales to Manchesterby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South Wales to Manchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 4m
    £62–101

  2. Drive  162.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Wales to Manchestercar car 162.9 mi
    3h 54m
    £40–58

  3. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 20m
    £50–215

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 59m
    £74–179

  5. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 57m
    £136–382

South Wales to Manchester by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central in around 5h 4m.

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