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How to get fromCardiff to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 50m
    £35–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus bus Uk071
    5h 50m
    £12–25

  3. Drive 170.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Greater Manchestercar car 170.7 mi
    3h 43m
    £41–60

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 19m
    £52–192

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    5h 58m
    £19–60

  6. 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
    5h 59m
    £53–127

Cardiff to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Greater Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Manchester via Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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