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South Wales to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Wales and Manchester takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from South Wales 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.

5h 14m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 3m
£74–135

South Wales to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between South Wales and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 190 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central in around 5h 3m.

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