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Find the best prices from Manchester to Cardiff

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester to Cardiff, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

€66.11

Wed26Nov

€59.50

Thu27Nov

€62.01

Fri28Nov

€58.25

Sat29Nov

€49.02

Sun30Nov

€47.31

Mon1Dec

€48.17

Tue2Dec

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Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.

Manchester to Cardiff Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Cardiff? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €47.31, with average prices for this route around €20.63.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
16:30 3 hours 14 minutes, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	19:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
17:30 3 hours 24 minutes, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	20:54 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
18:30 3 hours 24 minutes, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	21:54 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
19:30 3 hours 34 minutes, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	23:04 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
20:30 3 hours 49 minutes, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	00:19 +1 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
22:32 9 hours 18 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	07:50 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

00:24

Last train

23:36

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

3 hours 7 minutes

Distance

233 km

Price

€47.31*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Manchester to Cardiff. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Cardiff 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%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Manchester to Cardiff, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won't even need to leave the train… or often your seat!

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to Cardiff train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Manchester to Cardiff with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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