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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Rhondda 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 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert
    4h 28m
    £63–101

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus bus 132
    8h 4m
    £32–48

  3. Drive  167.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Rhonddacar car 167.1 mi
    3h 58m
    £42–60

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 21m
    £54–245

  5. 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
    7h 13m
    £73–179

Manchester to Rhondda by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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 28m. 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 8h 4m.

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