Trains from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly from $24.92*

Trains from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly from $24.92*

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Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $24.92, with average prices for this route around $29.45. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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08:30
Cardiff Central
12:14
Manchester Piccadilly
3h 44m, DirectTransport for Wales
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09:45
Cardiff Central
13:12
Manchester Piccadilly
3h 27m, DirectTransport for Wales
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10:36
Cardiff Central
14:15
Manchester Piccadilly
3h 39m, DirectTransport for Wales
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10:48
Cardiff Central
14:29
Manchester Piccadilly
3h 41m, Changes requiredCrossCountry
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11:40
Cardiff Central
15:15
Manchester Piccadilly
3h 35m, DirectTransport for Wales
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11:45
Cardiff Central
15:29
Paris
3h 44m, Changes requiredCrossCountry
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Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

The Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket is from $24.92. The average travel time is 3h 19m, covering a distance of approximately 232 mile. There are usually 29 daily trains provided by Avanti West Coast,CrossCountry,Great Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
08:30
Last train
Last train
21:20
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
3h 19m
Distance
Distance
232 mile
Price
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$24.92*

Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly Train Travel Guide

Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Manchester Piccadilly

Every day, up to 29 train depart from Cardiff and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly, with the shortest journey taking 3h 19m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly

Finding cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on off-peak fares. This can make traveling from Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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