What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Altrincham?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Altrincham is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Altrincham?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Altrincham is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Altrincham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Altrincham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wilmslow via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Altrincham?

The distance between Cardiff and Altrincham is 166 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Altrincham without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Altrincham without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Altrincham?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cardiff to Altrincham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Altrincham bus from?

Cardiff to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Altrincham train from?

Cardiff to Altrincham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Altrincham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Altrincham is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £200 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Altrincham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Altrincham train arrive?

Cardiff to Altrincham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wilmslow station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Altrincham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Altrincham is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Altrincham.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Altrincham?

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Cardiff to Altrincham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 8m
£56–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 26m
£35–57
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Altrinchamcar 162.3 mi
3h 32m
£40–58
Fly Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
5h 42m
£43–199
Train, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Altrincham Interchangebus 11 / ...
5h 32m
£80–122
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 16m
£67–163
Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 43m
£78–174
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h
£129–365

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 165.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Altrincham Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 6h 26m.

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