What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Porth?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Porth is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Porth?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Porth is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Porth. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Porth?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Porth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Porth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Porth?

The distance between Manchester and Porth is 185 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Porth without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Porth without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Porth?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Manchester to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Porth bus from?

Manchester to Porth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Porth train from?

Manchester to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Porth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Porth is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Manchester to Porth bus arrive?

Manchester to Porth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Porth train arrive?

Manchester to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Porth is 169 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Manchester to Porth.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Porth?

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Where can I stay near Porth?

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Manchester to Porth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Porth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 17m
£71–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus 132
7h 23m
£27–58
Drive 168.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Porthcar 168.1 mi
4h
£42–61
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 20m
£90–151

Manchester to Porth by train

103Weekly Trains

4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Pontypridd Road via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 23m.

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