There are 3 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 27m£61–113Drive 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 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Librarybus 112
9h 16m£49–117
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 9h 16m.
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 27m.
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 27m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 27m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 16m.
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 27m. 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 9h 16m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ammanford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Library
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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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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