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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

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25

train journeys
per day

143

miles (230 kms)

4hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

06:15 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Oxford Road , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road is approximately 143 miles (230 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 56 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Oxford Road.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    10:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    11:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    12:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:23
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    14:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    16:09
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    17:23
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:40
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    17:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    18:23
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    18:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    19:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    20:04
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    20:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:30
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    21:35
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:00
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    21:56
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Oxford Road

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Manchester Oxford Road Station

Station name Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Address Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:40
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:40
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:40
Thursday 06:30 - 22:40
Friday 06:30 - 22:40
Saturday 06:30 - 22:40
Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Oxford Road

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Oxford Road by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Oxford Road vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

First class tickets on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Oxford Road typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Oxford Road 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 Queen Street & Manchester Oxford Road. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Oxford Road.

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