The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypridd takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Wilmslow and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wilmslow station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypridd is 208.8 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m.