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How to get fromCardiff to Old Traffordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 53m
    £58–94

  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 Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 31m
    £35–60

  3. Drive  167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Old Traffordcar car 167.9 mi
    3h 44m
    £42–61

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 2m
    £44–202

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4h 27m
    £75–130

  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
    6h 26m
    £68–167

Cardiff to Old Trafford by train, tram, and foot

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Old Trafford, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Old Trafford via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Warwick Road in around 6h 31m.

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