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Cardiff to Manchester
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Compare prices to get from Cardiff to Manchester
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- Prices shown from Cardiff to Manchester are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from Cardiff to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester costs only €19 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 50m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
€25
Average duration
3h 50m
Departure time
12:53 - 23:28
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€19
Average duration
5h 50m
Departure time
06:10 - 22:50
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Manchester?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Manchester is Sunday, with an average price of €34.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cardiff to Manchester by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester is Monday, with an average price of €19.
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Find departure & arrival points near Cardiff and Manchester
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Cardiff Central
Cardiff Bay
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
Cardiff Castle Street
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester Chorlton St
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
How to travel from Cardiff to Manchester: FAQs
How far is it from Cardiff to Manchester?
The distance from Cardiff to Manchester is about 229 km (142 mi).How can I get from Cardiff to Manchester?
There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Manchester, including Flights, Trains, Buses.What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester is by Trains, with an average journey time of 3h 50m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 5h 50m.What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of €19. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €25 on avergae.Flights costs around €218 on average.Where do you usually depart from and arrive at when traveling from Cardiff to Manchester?
When traveling from Cardiff to Manchester, travelers usually depart from and arrive at the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cardiff Airport and arrives at Manchester Airport , Trains typically departs from Cardiff Queen Street and arrives at Manchester Piccadilly , Buses typically departs from Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road and arrives at Manchester Central Coach Station .When is the cheapest time to book tickets from Cardiff to Manchester?
Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: CardifftoManchesterTrains is usually the cheapest at Sunday, with an average price of €34 CardifftoManchesterBuses is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of €19 .Is there a time difference between Cardiff and Manchester?
The time difference between Cardiff and Manchester is 0m.