Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport train
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
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Fastest train times from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
Fastest Journey
3 h 44 m
Average
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
219 km
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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
 | Distance | 135 miles (218 km) |
 | Train frequency | 15 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
Trains from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport cover the 135 miles (218 km) long trip and usually take around 4 h. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Manchester Airport.
Train companies: CrossCountry from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport trains
Find the best trip between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport with Omio's train partners CrossCountry! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
One of the best ways to travel between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport is by taking a train with CrossCountry. Omio helps you find the ideal CrossCountry train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport by showing you CrossCountry current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport journey. You can expect to travel 135 miles (218 km) to Manchester Airport from Cardiff Central on a train with CrossCountry. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport, you can check straight away if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your CrossCountry train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport!
Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 4 h 51 min
- CrossCountry frequency: 5 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
Omio customers book a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Manchester Airport, located 9.4 miles (15.1 km) away from the city center.
Trains departing from Cardiff Central
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Trains arriving to Manchester Airport
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