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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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32

train journeys
per day

136

miles (219 kms)

3hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport is approximately 136 miles (219 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 34 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 28 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:35
    3 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    08:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:38
    4 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:35
    4 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    10:52
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:40
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:23
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:50
    3 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    11:44
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:17
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:49
    3 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    12:45
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:18
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    13:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:53
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    13:44
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:18
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    14:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:52
    4 hrs 1 change
    14:52
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:18
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:53
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:18
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    16:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:49
    3 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    16:45
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:18
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    17:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:56
    3 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    17:45
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:18
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    18:25
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:49
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    18:53
    Cardiff Central
    Manchester Airport
    Cardiff Central to Manchester Airport

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
Address Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport

The travel time between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Central & Manchester Airport. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Central and Manchester Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.