Manchester to Pontypridd Trains

Manchester to Pontypridd trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Pontypridd takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. 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 21m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 49m

£61–98

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 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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
10:30 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 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 Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:30 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:30 PM
4h • 1 change
11:29 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 4:30 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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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