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Manchester to Rhondda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Rhondda takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Rhondda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 44m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert
4h 27m
£63–102

Manchester to Rhondda train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Rhondda. 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 Rhondda at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 24m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Rhondda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Rhondda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 4h 27m.

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