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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rhondda is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rhondda is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rhondda?

The distance between Manchester and Rhondda is 189 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Manchester to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rhondda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rhondda train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rhondda is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Manchester to Rhondda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Rhondda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rhondda is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Rhondda.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 631+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Manchester to Rhondda - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Rhondda 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 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
4h 30m
£72–123
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 Ferndale Hotelbus 132
7h 58m
£28–59
Drive 167.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rhonddacar 167.1 mi
3h 58m
£42–61

Manchester to Rhondda by train

103Weekly Trains

4h 30mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Rhondda.

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Ferndale Hotel via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 58m.

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