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Rhondda to Manchester trains

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The average train between Rhondda and Manchester takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhondda to Manchester. 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 48m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain train Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 57m
£62–105

Rhondda to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Rhondda and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 53m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 29m • 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 29m • 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 29m • 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 Rhondda to Manchester? 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.

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  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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.

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