There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
- Take the taxi from Llandrindod to Elan Valley Reservoirstaxi
5h 37m£92–142Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirscar 129.5 mi
3h 8m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
7h 1m£81–149Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Black Lion Hotelbus X75
7h 3m£82–132
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Post Office via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Elan Valley Reservoirs is 139 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 37m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Greater Manchester to Elan Valley Reservoirs.
There are 531+ hotels available in Elan Valley Reservoirs.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Elan Valley Reservoirs, Wales?
You can take a bus from Raby Street to Elan Valley Reservoirs via Birmingham Coach Station and Post Office in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Black Lion Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Black Lion Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Adyes Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 118
Pro-Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 877
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