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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Cardiff to Manchester: Trip Overview
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Cardiff to Manchester Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Manchester
How much does a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Manchester cost?
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!
How long is the train trip from Cardiff to Manchester?
A train trip between Cardiff and Manchester is around 3h 43m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 13m. This is the time it takes to travel the 232 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Cardiff and Manchester?
The number of trains from Cardiff to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. 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.
Which train companies travel from Cardiff to Manchester?
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.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Manchester was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$58To 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$58 to US$205 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$58, which is on 2025-11-05.
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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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