What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to St Athan?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to St Athan is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to St Athan?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to St Athan is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and St Athan?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to St Athan. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Rectory Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to St Athan?

The distance between Manchester and St Athan is 195 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to St Athan without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to St Athan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to St Athan?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Manchester to St Athan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to St Athan bus from?

Manchester to St Athan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to St Athan?

The best way to get from Manchester to St Athan is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £330 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Manchester to St Athan bus arrive?

Manchester to St Athan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to St Athan?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to St Athan is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Manchester to St Athan.

Where can I stay near St Athan?

There are 1608+ hotels available in St Athan.

Manchester to St Athan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to St Athan 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 Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Rectory Roadbus 304
5h 34m
£69–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Rectory Roadbus 304
8h 45m
£41–95
Drive 184.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to St Athancar 184.3 mi
4h 12m
£46–66
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
5h 41m
£52–330
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Rectory Roadbus 304
6h 37m
£87–141

Manchester to St Athan by train and bus

103Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.8 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and St Athan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rectory Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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