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Explore cheap prices from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times
Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as US$53.03, with average prices for this route around US$24.53.
To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
16:16 Cardiff Central | 19:44 Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
16:21 Cardiff Central | 19:59 Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
16:53 Cardiff Central | 20:15 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
17:53 Cardiff Central | 21:13 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
18:53 Cardiff Central | 22:21 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
20:10 Cardiff Central | 23:37 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly train route details
First train
04:32
Last train
22:21
Journey time
3h 20m
Distance
232 km
Price
US$53.03*
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
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%
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 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly, 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%
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.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.
Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.