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Cardiff to Manchester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 10,91 €, with average prices for this route around 20,93 €. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Ti, 29. 7.
From 10,91 €
Ke, 30. 7.
From 22,61 €
To, 31. 7.
From 25,10 €
Pe, 1. 8.
From 22,61 €
La, 2. 8.
From 25,10 €
Su, 3. 8.
From 25,10 €
Ma, 4. 8.
From 25,10 €

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:15 Cardiff Central	08:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 58m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:49 Cardiff Central	09:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 24m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:24 Cardiff Central	09:59 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 35m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:46 Cardiff Central	10:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 27m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:23 Cardiff Central	10:59 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 36m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:53 Cardiff Central	11:13 Paris	3h 20m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

04:15

Last train

22:12

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

3h 20m

Distance

232 km

Price

10,91 €*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Manchester Train Ticket Types

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Cardiff to Manchester Train prices and times

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