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Manchester to Rhondda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Rhondda takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Rhondda. 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 45m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert
4h 29m
£71–123

Manchester to Rhondda train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Rhondda. 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 Rhondda at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 4h 29m.

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