Train Cardiff to Old Trafford from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Old Trafford takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. 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.

3h 53m
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
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3h 53m

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Cardiff to Old Trafford train times

Trains run hourly 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 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:53 PM → 8:48 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 9:33 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:53 PM → 10:48 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:10 PM → 12:48 AM
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4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:33 AM
4h • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:33 AM
4h • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 47m • 1 change

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