The average train between Manchester and Cardiff Bay takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Cardiff Bay. 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 Manchester and Cardiff Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay at 12:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cardiff Bay station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
Manchester to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Manchester to Cardiff Bay train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Cardiff Bay is 232.9 km. The road distance is 271 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
