What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Manchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Manchester?

The distance between Port Talbot and Manchester is 202 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Manchester?

The train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Manchester train from?

Port Talbot to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or fly from Port Talbot to Manchester?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Manchester train arrive?

Port Talbot to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Manchester is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Port Talbot to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Port Talbot to Manchester - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Port Talbot to Manchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 58m
£80–140
Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Manchestercar 177.6 mi
4h 4m
£44–64
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 39m
£54–179

Port Talbot to Manchester by train

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Distance: 200.8 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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