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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Cardiff Central | Manchester Piccadilly | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Cardiff to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Manchester by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cardiff to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Manchester start from $45. The average price for this train route is around $79. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Manchester?
The average train ride duration from Cardiff to Manchester is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 141 miles (228 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 17m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators service the Cardiff to Manchester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, CrossCountry.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cardiff to Manchester?
The earliest train departs from Cardiff to Manchester at 7:15am. And the latest train departs at 11:34pm.
What is the best train operator from Cardiff to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cardiff to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Cardiff to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cardiff to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Manchester was searched and found on Mar 25, 2026 with a price of $67To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $67 to $221 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2026-03-25.
