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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Porth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h.

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 - £60.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Manchester to Porth, including transfers.

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.

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?

There are 1647+ hotels available in Porth.

Manchester to Porth - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and line 124 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Porth by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 16m
£47–110
Train, line 124 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Pontypridd Roadbus 124
6h 14m
£39–162
Drive 168.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Porthcar 168.1 mi
4h
£41–60

Manchester to Porth by train

104Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 £40–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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