Manchester, Greater Manchester to Cardiff (MAN–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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While no nonstop service exists between MAN and CWL, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAN: GMT · CWL: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–CWL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.