What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypridd?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Pontypridd via Wilmslow and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd?

The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypridd is 174 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd bus from?

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd train from?

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd?

The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £220 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd bus arrive?

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd train arrive?

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd?

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Where can I stay near Pontypridd?

There are 1918+ hotels available in Pontypridd.

Can I share a ride from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypridd. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 29m
£67–122
Drive 159 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypriddcar 159 mi
3h 34m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
7h 21m
£41–91
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Pontypriddrideshare 159 mi
3h 34m
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
5h 23m
£53–217
Line 130 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus 130
2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 44m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 22m
£135–410
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 45m
£144–290

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypridd by train

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Distance: 173.1 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Pontypridd, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Ynysangharad Park Gates via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 21m.

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