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How to get fromCowbridge to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 52m
    £40–110
  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 Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    7h 28m
    £22–81
  3. Drive 182.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cowbridge to Manchestercar car 182.1 mi
    4h 10m
    £45–65
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 35m
    £60–180
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 5m
    £40–130
  6. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 38m
    £34–281

Cowbridge to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cowbridge, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Manchester Central Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 28m.

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