There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 39m£45–110Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk078 / ...
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
6h 23m£14–36Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station111
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
5h 45m£19–59Drive 169.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester169.9 mi
3h 48m£42–61Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRS - MAN
5h 47m£74–183
Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £13 - £40 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Cardiff Metropolitan University and Manchester is 171 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £110.
The train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales and Manchester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester Central Coach Station via Park Place and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 45m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cardiff Metropolitan University to Manchester.
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