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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 PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 49m
    £45–110
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    7h 14m
    £15–39
  3. Drive 182.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cowbridge to Manchestercar182.2 mi
    4h 8m
    £45–65
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCWL - MAN
    5h 56m
    £66–169
  5. Train

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaytrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester PiccadillytrainBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 44m
    £34–278

Cowbridge to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest 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 £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Shudehill Interchange via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 7h 14m.

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