Train Cardiff to Old Trafford from £82 | Tickets & Timetables

Cardiff to Old Trafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Old Trafford takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Old Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 7m

£69–115

Cardiff to Old Trafford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

9:53 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:55 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:55 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:55 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:55 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

6:42 PM → 5:25 AM
Arrives next day
10h 43m • 1 change

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