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There are 7 ways to get from Porth 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 45m
    £71–131

  2. Line 124 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Sophia Gardensbus bus 124
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    6h 30m
    £36–94

  3. Drive 170.8 mi

    1. Drive from Porth to Manchestercar car 170.8 mi
    3h 54m
    £43–61

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 48m
    £55–167

  5. Line 124 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 124
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    6h 47m
    £71–110

  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 34m
    £139–434

  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 15m
    £132–284

Porth to Manchester by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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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 £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Manchester Central Coach Station via Sophia Gardens in around 6h 30m.

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