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How to get fromAltrincham to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Altrincham to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 17m
    £53–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus bus 216 / ...
    7h 10m
    £33–58

  3. Drive  162.2 mi

    1. Drive from Altrincham to Cardiffcar car 162.2 mi
    3h 32m
    £40–58

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 54m
    £66–164

  5. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Stockport Interchangebus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 9m
    £72–122

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    5h 45m
    £47–220

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 7m
    £128–367

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to University RE via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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