The average train between Porth and Manchester takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Porth to Manchester. 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 Porth and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porth is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Porth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Porth station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Porth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Porth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Porth to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Porth and Manchester is 222.3 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.