There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Bryn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 52m£85–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 201 / ...
6h 38m£42–100Drive 177.1 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Bryncar 177.1 mi
4h 15m£44–63
Manchester to Bryn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bryn is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bryn is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Bryn. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Varteg Row via Sophia Gardens and Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bryn. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Manchester and Bryn is 207 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bryn without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Manchester to Bryn, including transfers.
Manchester to Bryn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Bryn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bryn is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bryn, Neath Port Talbot, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Varteg Row via Sophia Gardens and Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Bryn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Manchester to Bryn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bryn is 178 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Manchester to Bryn.
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