What is the cheapest way to get from St David's to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from St David's to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from St David's to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from St David's to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between St David's and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between St David's and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from St David's to Manchester?

The distance between St David's and Manchester is 170 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.

How do I travel from St David's to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from St David's to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from St David's to Manchester?

The train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the St David's to Manchester bus from?

St David's to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the St David's to Manchester train from?

St David's to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from St David's to Manchester?

The best way to get from St David's to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the St David's to Manchester bus arrive?

St David's to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the St David's to Manchester train arrive?

St David's to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from St David's to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St David's to Manchester is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from St David's to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from St David's to Manchester?

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St David's to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 27m
£65–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
4h 26m
£35–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 40m
£69–99
Drive 170.2 mi
1. Drive from St David's to Manchestercar 170.2 mi
3h 50m
£42–60

St David's to Manchester by foot and train

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between St David's, Cardiff, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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