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How to get fromCardiff University to University of Manchesterby train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff University to University of Manchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 48m
    £45–110
  2. Drive 172 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff University to University of Manchestercar172 mi
    3h 43m
    £43–61
  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    5h 55m
    £80–194
  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to StockporttrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h
    £58–141

Cardiff University to University of Manchester by foot, train, and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff University, Wales and University of 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.

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