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How to get fromManchester to Cowbridgeby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Cowbridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Town HallbusX2
    4h 9m
  2. Train via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreettrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentraltrainNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 12m
    £39–151
  3. Drive 177.9 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cowbridgecar177.9 mi
    4h 20m
    £44–64
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeMAN - CWL
    6h 20m
    £62–176
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BridgendtrainManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
    4h 38m
    £50–130

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Ryanair, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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