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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Manchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Wales to Manchester?

The distance between Wales and Manchester is 170 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £110.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wales to Manchester bus from?

Wales to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Manchester train from?

Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Manchester?

The best way to get from Wales to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Wales to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Manchester train arrive?

Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Wales to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Manchester is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Wales to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Wales to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wales to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Wales to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 19m
£40–110
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4h 53m
£33–114
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Manchestercar 170.8 mi
3h 52m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
5h 49m

Wales to Manchester by train

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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