Manchester to Mountain Ash Trains

Manchester to Mountain Ash trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Mountain Ash takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Mountain Ash. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration: 188 mi
Distance: £90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 25m

£76–128

Manchester to Mountain Ash train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Mountain Ash. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Mountain Ash at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:30 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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