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Outbound fromBridgend to Manchester Airport by train
It takes an average of 5h 45m to travel from Bridgend to Manchester Airport by train, over a distance of around 140 miles (225 km). There are normally 72 trains per day travelling from Bridgend to Manchester Airport and tickets for this journey start from £36.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:17 | |
| Departure station | Bridgend | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Airport | |
| Journey time | From 3h 57m | |
| Distance | 140 miles (225 km) | |
| Frequency | 72 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £36.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Bridgend to Manchester Airport in 3 hours 57 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bridgend to Manchester Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 45 minutes to travel the 140 miles (225 km) from Bridgend to Manchester Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 57 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 72 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Manchester Airport. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bridgend to Manchester Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £36.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Manchester Airport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Bridgend to Manchester Airport
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bridgend to Manchester Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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