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Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 23,27 EUR, with average prices for this route around 23,27 EUR. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
09:13 Manchester Oxford Road | 12:56 Cardiff Queen Street |   | Find Tickets |
10:13 Manchester Oxford Road | 14:04 Cardiff Queen Street | | Find Tickets |
10:47 Manchester Oxford Road | 14:52 Cardiff Queen Street |    | Find Tickets |
11:13 Manchester Oxford Road | 14:56 Cardiff Queen Street | | Find Tickets |
12:13 Manchester Oxford Road | 15:56 Cardiff Queen Street | | Find Tickets |
13:13 Manchester Oxford Road | 17:00 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street Train Route Details
First train
00:29
Last train
23:23
Journey time
3 tuntia 38 minuuttia
Distance
231 km
Price
23,27 EUR*
How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street
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 Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
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 Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Manchester Oxford Road to Cardiff Queen Street train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.