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How to get fromSouth Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN)by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    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 30m
    £134–399

  2. Drive 158.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN)car car 158.1 mi
    3h 35m
    £39–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 34m
    £70–127

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    8h 3m
    £44–105

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from South Wales to Manchester-MANrideshare rideshare 158.1 mi
    3h 35m

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    6h 15m
    £131–277

South Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between South Wales and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Manchester Airport via Cardiff Central and Wilmslow in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fernhill station to Manchester Airport The Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 3m.

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