Train Prestwich to Cardiff from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwich and Cardiff takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwich to Cardiff. 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 22m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

4h 25m

£62–113

Prestwich to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Prestwich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:50 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:50 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:50 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:50 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:50 AM → 9:51 AM
9h 1m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:50 AM → 9:49 AM
8h 59m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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