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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to 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 / ...
    4h 35m
    £49–95
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk910 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    6h 28m
    £18–45
  3. Drive 167.5 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Manchestercar167.5 mi
    3h 45m
    £42–61
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    5h 32m
    £106–334
  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 / ...
    7h 42m
    £29–71

Pontypridd to Manchester by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Shudehill Interchange via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 6h 28m.

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