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How to get fromCardiff to Altrinchamby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 8m
    £55–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 43m
    £37–90

  3. Drive 162.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Altrinchamcar car 162.3 mi
    3h 32m
    £40–57

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 8m
    £68–193

  5. Train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 11 / ...
    5h 38m
    £84–135

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 24m
    £127–357

Cardiff to Altrincham by train and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 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 5h 43m.

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