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Manchester to Cardiff
Cardiff to Manchester

Approximately three trains per hour run directly between Cardiff Central [CDF] and Manchester Piccadilly [MAN], with an average journey time of 3:30 hrs during normal hours. Trains are run by Arriva Trains Wales and Cross Country.

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