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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 220,69 AED, with average prices for this route around 89,75 AED. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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tor., 28. aug.
From 230,12 AED
fre., 29. aug.
From 220,69 AED
lør., 30. aug.
From 258,88 AED
søn., 31. aug.
From 258,88 AED
man., 1. sep.
From 230,12 AED
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From 258,88 AED
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
11:53 Cardiff Central	15:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3 time 20 minut, Direct	Find Tickets
12:18 Cardiff Central	15:59 Manchester Piccadilly	3 time 41 minut, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:53 Cardiff Central	16:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3 time 20 minut, Direct	Find Tickets
13:18 Cardiff Central	16:59 Manchester Piccadilly	3 time 41 minut, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:53 Cardiff Central	17:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3 time 20 minut, Direct	Find Tickets
14:18 Cardiff Central	17:59 Paris	3 time 41 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 time 20 minut

Distance

232 km

Price

220,69 AED*

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

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly 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

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%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won't even need to leave the train… or often your seat!

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 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

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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