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Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from 168 kr and averaging 311 kr. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 20m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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From 256 kr
lör, 10 maj
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sön, 11 maj
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:27 Cardiff Central	08:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 46m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:48 Cardiff Central	09:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 25m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:24 Cardiff Central	09:59 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 35m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:39 Cardiff Central	10:29 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 50m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:46 Cardiff Central	10:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 27m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:23 Cardiff Central	10:59 Paris	3h 36m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train

04:27

Last train

22:22

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

3h 20m

Distance

232 km

Price

168 kr*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Central to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 Central to Manchester Piccadilly, 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%

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 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 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly Train Ticket Types

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

Trains from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly from 168 kr*

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Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Traveling in off-peak train times

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Travel in a group to save 1/3

Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly Train Ticket Types

Off-peak & Super Off-peak Tickets

Return train tickets

Advance train tickets

Season train tickets

Why Book Train Tickets With Trip.com?

Split Tickets

National Rail Partners

No Booking Fees on the App

Online Customer Support

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