There are 4 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£69–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
4h 43m£37–85Drive 167.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Old Traffordcar 167.9 mi
3h 44m£41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 11m£69–102
Wales to Old Trafford by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Old Trafford is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 4h 43m.
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 bus from Wales to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Warwick Road via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
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 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Wales to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Wales to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Old Trafford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Old Trafford is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 4h 43m.
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 £65–120 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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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.
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