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How to get fromCardiff to Manchester Victoriaby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 31m
    £52–85
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    5h 37m
    £13–47
  3. Drive 170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Manchester Victoriacar170.9 mi
    3h 49m
    £43–62
  4. 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
    6h 9m
    £83–195
  5. Train via Manchester Victoria

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 37m
    £50–85
  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    5h 47m
    £20–60

Cardiff to Manchester Victoria by train and tram

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Manchester Victoria, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Manchester Victoria via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 37m.

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