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How to get fromManchester to Gwentby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Gwent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbrantrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 23m
    £56–88

  2. Drive  152.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Gwentcar car 152.2 mi
    3h 46m
    £38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 35m
    £45–64

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Towntrain train
    8h 22m
    £59–258

  5. Train, line 56 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Hillside Cottagesbus bus 56
    6h 19m
    £90–146

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 59m
    £71–178

Manchester to Gwent by train, foot, and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Gwent, Caerphilly, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbran hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gwent via Bristol Bus Station, Queensway Q6, and Hillside Cottages in around 7h 35m.

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