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

The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rhondda and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Sophia Gardens and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Rhondda and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Rhondda to Manchester?

The distance between Rhondda and Manchester is 189 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhondda to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rhondda to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhondda to Manchester bus from?

Rhondda to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ferndale Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Rhondda to Manchester train from?

Rhondda to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.

Train, bus or fly from Rhondda to Manchester?

The best way to get from Rhondda to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £180 and takes 6h 50m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Rhondda to Manchester bus arrive?

Rhondda to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Rhondda to Manchester train arrive?

Rhondda to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Rhondda to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Manchester is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Rhondda to Manchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 57m
£73–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardensbus 124
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 18m
£35–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Penuel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 124
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 29m
£80–141
Drive 166.9 mi
1. Drive from Rhondda to Manchestercar 166.9 mi
3h 58m
£41–59
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 50m
£47–179
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 50m
£141–426
Train, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
6h 26m
£133–274

Rhondda to Manchester by train

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Ryanair fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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