Train Manchester to Pontypridd from £81 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Pontypridd takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Pontypridd. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Manchester to Pontypridd train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:30 PM → 7:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 8:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 9:30 PM
4h • 1 change
6:30 PM → 10:30 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:27 AM
4h • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:27 AM
4h • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:27 AM
4h • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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