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How to get fromPontypridd to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 8m
    £54–95
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to ManchesterbusUk071
    5h 55m
    £17–54
  3. Drive 167.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Greater Manchestercar167.4 mi
    3h 36m
    £42–61
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCWL - MAN
    7h 2m
    £70–245
  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    8h 9m
    £29–71

Pontypridd to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Greater Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Manchester via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, and Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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