There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Cross Hands by train, bus, or car
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Train via Port Talbot
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot ParkwayManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
6h 7m£60–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Library112
8h 10m£32–58Drive 168.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Cross Hands168.5 mi
3h 30m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarmarthenManchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 15m£70–140
Manchester to Cross Hands by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cross Hands is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cross Hands is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Cross Hands. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Cross Hands Library via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Manchester and Cross Hands is 226 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cross Hands without a car is to train via Port Talbot which takes 6h 7m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Manchester to Cross Hands, including transfers.
Manchester to Cross Hands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cross Hands is to train via Port Talbot which takes 6h 7m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 10m.
Manchester to Cross Hands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cross Hands is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Manchester to Cross Hands.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cross Hands, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cross Hands Library via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 10m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Library
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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