What is the cheapest way to get from Porth to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Porth to Manchester is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porth to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Porth to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Porth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Porth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Porth Interchange Bay 5 and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Cardiff North Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Porth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Porth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Porth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Porth to Manchester?

The distance between Porth and Manchester is 185 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

How do I travel from Porth to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Porth to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Porth to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Porth to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porth to Manchester bus from?

Porth to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Porth to Manchester train from?

Porth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Porth to Manchester?

The best way to get from Porth to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £220 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Porth to Manchester bus arrive?

Porth to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Porth to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porth to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Porth to Manchester is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Porth to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Porth to Manchester?

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There are 7 ways to get from Porth to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 45m
£60–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
8h 18m
£29–46
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Porth to Manchestercar 170.8 mi
3h 55m
£43–62
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 9m
£44–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 26m
£64–102
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 35m
£72–177
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 39m
£134–370

Porth to Manchester by train

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porth Interchange Bay 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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