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

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There are 7 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 Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 36m
    £70–128

  2. Drive 167.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Manchestercar car 167.4 mi
    3h 46m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    6h 14m
    £42–93

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 26m
    £44–175

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 12m
    £88–162

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 29m
    £138–421

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    6h 6m
    £130–269

Pontypridd to Manchester by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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 £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station once a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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