There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Old Trafford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 52m£67–110Drive 167.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Old Traffordcar 167.9 mi
3h 44m£42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
5h 42m£73–121
Wales to Old Trafford by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Old Trafford is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Old Trafford is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Exchange Quay via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Wales and Old Trafford is 173 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Old Trafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Wales to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Wales to Old Trafford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Old Trafford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Old Trafford is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Wales to Old Trafford.
There are 3603+ hotels available in Old Trafford.
What companies run services between Wales and Old Trafford, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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