There are 6 ways to get from Prestwich to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 25m£68–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
5h 49m£32–87Drive 177.1 mi
- Drive from Prestwich to Cardiffcar 177.1 mi
3h 46m£44–63Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 32m£137–416Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 4m£87–143Fly to Exeter, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 45m£124–261
Prestwich to Cardiff by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Longfield Centre and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Prestwich and Cardiff is 175 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Prestwich to Cardiff, including transfers.
Prestwich to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Prestwich to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. 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
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- 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 London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.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 Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- 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/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- 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
Prestwich to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Prestwich to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Cardiff is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Prestwich to Cardiff.
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