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From Manchester to Cardiff by train
How to travel by train from Manchester to Cardiff
Take the straightforward journey from north-west England to South Wales
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From Manchester to the Welsh capital by train
Journey Summary
3hr 15min (approx)
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Various destinations to the west of Cardiff including Milford Haven, Tenby and Carmarthen
All trains also call at:
Before Cardiff:
Shrewsbury and Hereford and Ludlow and Newport
Most trains also call at:
After Cardiff:
Swansea and Llanelli
These trains make multiple other station calls, they are not express services
1 x train per hour
Tickets
Book Early and Save: Yes
Online Bookings Usually Open: From 12 weeks ahead of travel of the travel date
Booking Advance Tickets
If you want to travel at the cheapest possible price, look for the 'Advance tickets', though the three key things worth knowing about booking and using 'Advance' tickets in usual circumstances are:
(1) Your ticket(s) will only be valid on the departure you selected when making a booking
(2) A fee will be payable if you want to transfer your ticket(s) to a different departure ahead of your travel date.
(3) This type of ticket can't be refunded if you subsequently change your travel plans, or miss the train in circumstances not to do with the train company.
In response to the pandemic these usual ticket terms for Advance tickets have been amended until September 30th.
Reservations
When you book an Advance ticket for this train journey, you will be automatically assigned a seat(s), but if you book the other types of ticket ahead, you can request a complimentary reservation
However, if you buy Off Peak or Anytime tickets just prior to boarding at the station, a seat reservation won't be automatically included with your booking.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| TFW Rail | * | |
| National Rail | * |
On this journey
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Journey Features
South of Crewe the train will spend the majority of its journey travelling along the scenic Welsh Marshes railway line, with the best of the views between Shrewsbury and Abergavenny.
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