There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Cwmbran
best- Take the train from Cwmbran to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 56m£52–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
6h 49m£28–43Drive 151.1 mi
- Drive from Pontypool to Manchestercar 151.1 mi
3h 27m£38–54Bus to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 40m£62–150Train
- Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 11m£47–83Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 51m£51–221
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Manchester is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Kingsway K14 and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Pontypool and Manchester is 155 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Manchester without a car is to train via Cwmbran which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Pontypool to Manchester, including transfers.
Pontypool to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Pontypool to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Manchester is to train via Cwmbran which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £230 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Manchester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cwmbran to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–210
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–230
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbran to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pontypool & New Inn to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypool to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Pontypool to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Manchester is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Pontypool to Manchester.
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