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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 13m
    £35–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    5h 15m
    £11–39

  3. Drive 170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Cardiffcar car 170.9 mi
    3h 43m
    £42–60

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 10m
    £53–126

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 9m
    £30–151

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 14m
    £98–335

Greater Manchester to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Cardiff North Road via Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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