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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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29

train journeys
per day

143

miles (231 kms)

3hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

06:15 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Piccadilly , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 143 miles (231 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 20 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 55 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    4 hrs 1 change
    10:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:04
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    11:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    11:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    12:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    12:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    13:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    14:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    15:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    15:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    16:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    16:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:40
    3 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    17:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    17:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    3 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    18:14
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    18:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    19:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    19:50
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cardiff Queen Street to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 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 Piccadilly typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Manchester Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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