Transport for Wales16.17 kg CO₂
20:30Manchester Piccadilly
3h 37m
00:17Cardiff Central
1 changes
Trains from Manchester to Cardiff
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- Lowest price from £42.11
- Average duration 3h 23m
- Connections per day 22
- Distance 231 km
- CO₂ per person 3 kg
train from Manchester to Cardiff
The journey from Manchester to Cardiff is about 231 km. On average a train trip takes 3h 23m with 22 connections per day.
| Lowest price | £42.11 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 3h 23m |
| Connections per day | 22 |
| Lowest price | £42.11 |
| Highest price | £99.61 |
| First departure | 05:11 AM |
| Last departure | 08:30 PM |
| Distance | 231 km |
| Departure | Manchester |
| Arrival | Cardiff |
| Travel operator | Great Western Railway, Cross Country Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Transport for Wales |
¥5,321.00 ≈ £25
Transport for Wales16.17 kg CO₂
21:30Manchester Piccadilly
3h 36m
01:17Cardiff Central
1 changes
Transport for Wales16.17 kg CO₂
12:30Manchester Piccadilly
3h 12m
15:42Cardiff Central
direct
Transport for Wales16.17 kg CO₂
20:30Manchester Piccadilly
3h 37m
00:17Cardiff Central
1 changes
Transport for Wales16.17 kg CO₂
21:30Manchester Piccadilly
3h 36m
01:17Cardiff Central
1 changes
Transport for Wales16.17 kg CO₂
12:30Manchester Piccadilly
3h 12m
15:42Cardiff Central
direct
Carriers on this route
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 16.17kg
bus 17.33kg
flight 46.2kg
carpool 36.96kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Manchester to Cardiff?
The train journey between Manchester and Cardiff emits 16.17kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Manchester and Cardiff?
Taking the train between Manchester and Cardiff saves 30.03kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.16kg compared to the bus and 20.79kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Manchester to Cardiff costs £62.57. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from £42.11.
The cheapest ticket from Manchester to Cardiff costs £42.11. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Manchester and Cardiff are 231 km apart.
The journey from Manchester to Cardiff takes about 3h 23m on average. The fastest option takes 3h 8m.
This route is served by 3 operators: Great Western Railway, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
There are about 22 connections per day from Manchester to Cardiff.
The first train from Manchester to Cardiff leaves at 05:11 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Manchester to Cardiff leaves at 08:30 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs £42.11 but prices can change.
There are about 14 direct connections from Manchester to Cardiff.
The shortest train journey between Manchester and Cardiff takes 3h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Cardiff.
The train journey from Manchester to Cardiff generates 3 kg of CO₂.