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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to bus which costs £13 - £60 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The distance between Manchester and Cowbridge is 183 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Manchester to Cowbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cowbridge bus from?

Manchester to Cowbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £13 - £60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 51m, you could also train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Manchester to Cowbridge bus arrive?

Manchester to Cowbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cowbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cowbridge is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Manchester to Cowbridge.

Where can I stay near Cowbridge?

There are 1432+ hotels available in Cowbridge.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Cowbridge 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Town HallX2
4h 14m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
6h 28m
£14–60
Drive 177.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cowbridge177.9 mi
4h 19m
£45–65
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)MAN - CWL
6h 51m
£62–176
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BridgendManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
4h 43m
£50–110
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 17m
£39–152

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cowbridge, Wales?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Town Hall via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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