Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central train
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central
Fastest Journey
3 h 37 m
Average
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
219 km
It's difficult to get from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central
 | Distance | 135 miles (218 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h |
 | Average train ticket price | $121 (€105) |
 | Train frequency | 14 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Northern Rail or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central cover the 135 miles (218 km) long route taking on average 4 h with our travel partners like Northern Rail or TransPennine Express Service. Normally, there are 14 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $121 (€105), but the average price of train tickets is $121 (€105). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Airport and arrive in Cardiff Central.
Train companies: First TransPennine Express 3 and Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central trains
You can travel by train between Manchester Airport and Cardiff Central with First TransPennine Express 3 and Northern Rail (3) for as low as $121 (€105). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Train information from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central with Northern Rail (3):
- Average Duration: 3 h 51 min
- Northern Rail (3) frequency: 5 a day
Looking to travel by train from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central? Omio can help you find that perfect route with First TransPennine Express 3. Check Omio to see current First TransPennine Express 3 train schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central train and book First TransPennine Express 3 tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train between Manchester Airport and Cardiff Central, you can expect to travel 135 miles (218 km) one-way with First TransPennine Express 3. If you search for trains to Cardiff Central from Manchester Airport in the Omio app, you can check if the First TransPennine Express 3 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. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with First TransPennine Express 3, we do the work for you to get you safely to Cardiff Central from Manchester Airport. Book that perfect Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with First TransPennine Express 3!
First TransPennine Express 3 from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central train information:
- Average Duration: 3 h 42 min
- First TransPennine Express 3 frequency: 9 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Central
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Cardiff Central.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Manchester Airport and need to travel around 9.4 miles (15.1 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Cardiff Central most often arrive at Cardiff Central and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from this train station to the city center.
Trains departing from Manchester Airport
Trains arriving to Cardiff Central
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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