The average train between Manchester and Porth takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Porth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Porth. 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 Porth at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Porth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Porth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Manchester to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Manchester to Porth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Porth is 222.3 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m.