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Manchester to South Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and South Wales takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to South Wales. 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 12m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£77
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 Cwmbachtrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 32m
£65–103

Manchester to South Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and South Wales. 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 South Wales at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 39m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 39m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 39m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to South Wales? 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 South Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 4h 32m.

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