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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester Piccadilly 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.

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Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff, starting from VND 487,065 and averaging VND 631,822. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 13m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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08:26
4h 7m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
12:33
Cardiff Central
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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09:30
3h 46m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
13:16
Cardiff Central
Transport for Wales
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10:30
3h 18m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
13:48
Cardiff Central
Transport for Wales
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11:29
3h 20m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
14:49
Cardiff Central
Transport for Wales
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12:31
3h 24m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
15:55
Cardiff Central
Transport for Wales
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13:03
3h 31m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
16:34
Paris
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train
First train
08:26
Last train
Last train
23:00
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester Piccadilly
Arrival station
Arrival station
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
3h 13m
Distance
Distance
233 km
Price
Price
VND 487,065*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester Piccadilly 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 for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff, 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

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

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