What is the cheapest way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester is to bus which costs £20 - £70 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cowbridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowbridge to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Cowbridge Town Hall and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Cowbridge to Manchester?

The distance between Cowbridge and Manchester is 190 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cowbridge to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester without a car is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 53m and costs £35 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cowbridge to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cowbridge to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowbridge to Manchester bus from?

Cowbridge to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train, bus or fly from Cowbridge to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cowbridge to Manchester is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 53m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 6h 35m, you could also bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Cowbridge to Manchester bus arrive?

Cowbridge to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cowbridge to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowbridge to Manchester is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cowbridge to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3532+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cowbridge to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 53m
£35–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 30m
£21–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 14m
£25–101
Drive 182.1 mi
1. Drive from Cowbridge to Manchestercar 182.1 mi
4h 10m
£44–64
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 35m
£49–190
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 7m
£40–130

Cowbridge to Manchester by bus and train

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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 £35–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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