Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff for Manchester Airport on Sun, Jul 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 218 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€69 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 07:45 |
Last train 12:53 |
You can travel by train to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Cardiff with Transport for Wales and CrossCountry for as low as $60 (€49). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train information with Transport for Wales:
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