There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Porth by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 16m£73–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
7h 34m£33–60Drive 168.1 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Porthcar 168.1 mi
4h£41–59Fly
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 58m£55–226Train, line 124 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Pontypridd Roadbus 124
6h 15m£90–156
Manchester to Porth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Porth is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Porth is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £60.
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 Bus Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
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.
The distance between Manchester and Porth is 185 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Porth without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Manchester to Porth, including transfers.
Manchester to Porth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Porth is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £230 and takes 6h 58m.
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 £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Pontypridd Road via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–270
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–280
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Pontypridd Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Porth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Porth is 169 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Manchester to Porth.
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