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 £20 - £55 and takes 8h 1m.

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 57m 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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 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 29m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Manchester to Rhondda bus arrive?

Manchester to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 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 57m 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 628+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Manchester to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Rhondda by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert
4h 29m
£54–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
8h 1m
£20–55
Drive 167.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rhondda167.1 mi
3h 57m
£41–60
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)MAN - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Queen Street
3. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda
6h 44m
£72–194
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
5h 38m
£44–161

Manchester to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ferndale Hotel via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 8h 1m.

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