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Find the best prices from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff
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.
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff train prices and times
Planning a journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as BHD 7.300, with average prices for this route around BHD 9.020. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
22:32 Manchester Piccadilly | 07:50 +1Cardiff Central |  | Find Tickets |
23:37 Manchester Piccadilly | 07:50 +1Paris |  | Find Tickets |
Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff train route details
First train
05:11
Last train
23:37
Journey time
3h 7m
Distance
145 miles
Price
BHD 7.300*
How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff
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 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
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%
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 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff 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.
Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the 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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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.