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Train Cardiff to Manchester: Trip Overview
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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$59.00
Cardiff to Manchester Trains
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Information on this train trip
| Daily Trains | 13 |
| Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 07:03 - 23:14 |
| Minimum Price | US$61 |
| Average Ticket Price | US$79 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 3h19m |
| Average Train Trip Duration | 3h42m |
| Distance | 144 miles |
| Train Companies on This Route | Transport for Wales, CrossCountry |
Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Manchester
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 42m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 19m. This is the time it takes to travel the 144 miles 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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To 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 US$120 to US$124 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 US$120, which is on 2024-04-23.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
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 own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Cardiff to Manchester.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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