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Based on 7 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Transport for Wales ticket prices on this trip start at US$38.00
Based on 29 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the power outlets. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at US$60.00
Busbud shows you the best train ticket fares and train schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by train from Cardiff to Manchester.
We make sure you can find a train service from Cardiff to Manchester from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.
Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Manchester from Cardiff, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
| Daily Trains | 13 |
| Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 7:07AM - 8:05PM |
| Minimum Price | US$61 |
| Average Ticket Price | US$79 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 3h19m |
| Average Train Trip Duration | 3h41m |
| Distance | 227 km |
| Train Companies on This Route | Transport for Wales, CrossCountry |
The average train ticket price from Cardiff to Manchester is US$79. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Cardiff and Manchester is around 3h 41m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 19m. This is the time it takes to travel the 232 km that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Cardiff to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cardiff to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Cardiff to Manchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry.
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cardiff and Manchester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Manchester.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Manchester you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Cardiff and Manchester, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Cardiff to Manchester.
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