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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €40
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €72
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 3 h 18 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 3 h 19 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 34
- Distance
- 232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 34 trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 15 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 232 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G389595:53 PM 3h20 Cardiff Central (CDF) 9:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €40 1 One-way 0 transfers- Y62764 · AW934300
8:10 PM 4h35 Cardiff Central (CDF) 12:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €40 1 One-way 1 transfer - G38999
4:55 PM 3h18 Cardiff Central (CDF) 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €45 1 One-way 0 transfers - G39004
6:53 PM 3h28 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers - Y62764+
L891008:10 PM 3h48 Cardiff Central (CDF) 11:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
- G38967
8:55 AM 3h18 Cardiff Central (CDF) 12:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €53 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38983
12:55 PM 3h18 Cardiff Central (CDF) 4:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €83 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38999
4:55 PM 3h18 Cardiff Central (CDF) 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €45 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38949
9:53 AM 3h20 Cardiff Central (CDF) 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €53 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38947
7:53 AM 3h20 Cardiff Central (CDF) 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 20:26. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 8:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trip
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Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38943 | 4:33 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h40 | 8:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y62730 | 5:48 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h25 | 9:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G66716+ G15040 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h35 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38945 | 6:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h27 | 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y61953+G66721 | 7:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h49 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66721+W35167 | 7:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h36 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38947 | 7:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00854+G15041 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h41 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66712 · G00855 | 8:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h44 | 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38967 | 8:55 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h18 | 12:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66730+W35432 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h40 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38949 | 9:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66735+W35178 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h41 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38975 | 10:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00865+G15045 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h41 | 2:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38953 | 11:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 3:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00947 · G00875 | 12:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h44 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38983 | 12:55 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h18 | 4:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00876+W35434 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h41 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00905 · G00879 | 1:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h44 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38955 | 1:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 5:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00883+W35188 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h41 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38991 | 2:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h24 | 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00888+G15049 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h41 | 6:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38957 | 3:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 7:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y63472+ W33863 | 4:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h28 | 7:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00894+W35435 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h38 | 7:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38999 | 4:55 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h18 | 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38959 | 5:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 9:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y63476+W34129 | 6:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 9:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G39004 | 6:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h28 | 10:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y62764 · AW934300 | 8:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h35 | 12:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Y62764+L89100 | 8:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h48 | 11:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G39013+G90053 | 9:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h01 | 1:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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