There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 51m£54–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 35m£33–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Manchester (MAN)166.1 mi
3h 34mDrive 166.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)car 166.1 mi
3h 34m£41–60Train, line 130 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 130
5h 57m£79–118
Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Manchester Airport via Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Wales and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 162 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN), including transfers.
Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Wales and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Manchester (MAN)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wilmslow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN).
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