There are 5 ways to get from Knutsford to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 14m£60–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 28m£35–92Drive 155.7 mi
- Drive from Knutsford to Cardiffcar 155.7 mi
3h 26m£39–55Fly, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 38m£67–165Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 3m£78–127
Knutsford to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knutsford to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Knutsford to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Knutsford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Knutsford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wilmslow and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Knutsford and Cardiff is 167 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.
The best way to get from Knutsford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Knutsford to Cardiff, including transfers.
Knutsford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Knutsford to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
The best way to get from Knutsford to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Knutsford, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Knutsford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Knutsford to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knutsford to Cardiff is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Knutsford to Cardiff.
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