What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Town Hall via Bristol Bus Station, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The distance between Manchester and Cowbridge is 183 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Cowbridge without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge without a car is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cowbridge?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Manchester to Cowbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cowbridge bus from?

Manchester to Cowbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cowbridge train from?

Manchester to Cowbridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Cowbridge?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowbridge is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Manchester to Cowbridge bus arrive?

Manchester to Cowbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Cowbridge train arrive?

Manchester to Cowbridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cowbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cowbridge is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Manchester to Cowbridge.

Where can I stay near Cowbridge?

There are 1690+ hotels available in Cowbridge.

Manchester to Cowbridge - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Cowbridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 25m
£60–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 18m
£30–47
Drive 177.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cowbridgecar 177.9 mi
4h 21m
£44–64
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 12m
£70–181
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 33m
£67–103
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 31m
£76–125

Manchester to Cowbridge by train and bus

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cowbridge, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Town Hall via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff - North Road, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 7h 18m.

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