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How to get fromWales to Manchester Airport (MAN)by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 48m
    £65–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    6h 1m
    £37–88

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Manchester-MANrideshare rideshare 166.1 mi
    3h 34m

  4. Drive 166.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)car car 166.1 mi
    3h 34m
    £41–58

  5. Train, line 130 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 130
    6h

Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Manchester Airport The Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 1m.

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