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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.
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 8:12 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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No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cwmbach station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
South Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.
South Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between South Wales and Manchester is 213 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbach to Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central in around 5h 3m.
