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Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 92,32 AUD, with average prices for this route around 37,55 AUD. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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tors, 28 aug.
From 96,26 AUD
fre, 29 aug.
From 92,32 AUD
lör, 30 aug.
From 108,29 AUD
sön, 31 aug.
From 108,29 AUD
mån, 1 sep.
From 96,26 AUD
tis, 2 sep.
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ons, 3 sep.
From 96,26 AUD

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
06:46 Cardiff Central	10:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3 timme 27 minut, Direct	Find Tickets
07:23 Cardiff Central	10:59 Manchester Piccadilly	3 timme 36 minut, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:53 Cardiff Central	11:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3 timme 20 minut, Direct	Find Tickets
08:18 Cardiff Central	11:59 Manchester Piccadilly	3 timme 41 minut, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:53 Cardiff Central	12:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3 timme 20 minut, Direct	Find Tickets
09:19 Cardiff Central	12:59 Paris	3 timme 40 minut, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train

04:16

Last train

22:13

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

3 timme 20 minut

Distance

232 km

Price

92,32 AUD*

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

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly. 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 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly 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%

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%

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 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly 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, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making 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

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:

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