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How to get fromManchester to Porthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Porth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 15m
    £62–99

  2. Bus, line 124 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Porth Interchange Bay 6bus bus 124
    7h 36m
    £33–51

  3. Drive  168.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Porthcar car 168.1 mi
    4h
    £42–60

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    6h 50m
    £54–242

  5. Train, line 124 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Porth Interchange Bay 6bus bus 124
    6h 20m
    £79–133

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 54m
    £72–177

Manchester to Porth by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Porth Interchange Bay 6 via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 7h 36m.

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