- Distance: 168.6 mi
- Duration: 3h 21m
The average train between Cardiff and Manchester takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
Cardiff to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Manchester is 231.5 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
