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

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There are 7 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 53m
    £68–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    6h 8m
    £39–91

  3. Drive 182.1 mi

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

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 30m
    £48–156

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 5m
    £78–133

  6. 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
    5h 29m
    £86–157

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    6h 23m
    £128–254

Cowbridge to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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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 £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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