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Manchester Airport to Grangetown (Cardiff)by train on average takes 4 hrs 31 mins

Manchester Airport to Grangetown (Cardiff) one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £42.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance

Route info - Did you know!

  • Trains depart every 43 minutes
  • First train leaves Manchester Airport at 04:07
  • Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 19:01

Manchester Airport to Grangetown (Cardiff) train times

| Last updated: 07:08:36
Departs Arrives Train Duration
08:01
Manchester Airport
On Time
11:54
Grangetown (Cardiff)
On Time
Advance,
Northern
3h 53m,
2 changes
09:01
Manchester Airport
On Time
12:54
Grangetown (Cardiff)
On Time
Anytime Day Single,
Northern
3h 53m,
3 changes
09:01
Manchester Airport
On Time
13:03
Grangetown (Cardiff)
On Time
Advance,
Northern
4h 2m,
2 changes
10:01
Manchester Airport
On Time
14:03
Grangetown (Cardiff)
On Time
Advance,
Northern
4h 2m,
2 changes
11:01
Manchester Airport
On Time
14:54
Grangetown (Cardiff)
On Time
Anytime Day Single,
Northern
3h 53m,
3 changes

Station Message

From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.

If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.

How to book a bike space:

"ó WhatsApp: 07812 223 336

"ó Twitter: @TPEAssist

"ó Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)

"ó Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.

"ó Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.

PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station

From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here

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