There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Ammanford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ammanfordtrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 16m£60–107Drive 167.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Ammanfordcar 167.7 mi
3h 32m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Librarybus 112
8h 51m£50–124Train, line 129 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5 to Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4bus 129
6h 49m£101–165
Manchester to Ammanford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ammanford is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ammanford is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Ammanford station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 via Birmingham Coach Station and Cross Hands Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ammanford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ammanford via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Manchester and Ammanford is 161 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Ammanford without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Manchester to Ammanford, including transfers.
Manchester to Ammanford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Ammanford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Ammanford is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ammanford, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ammanford via Shrewsbury in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 via Birmingham Coach Station and Cross Hands Library in around 8h 51m.
- 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 Ammanford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–170
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Library
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5 to Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Ammanford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Ammanford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ammanford is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Manchester to Ammanford.
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