What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Nixon`s via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Mountain Ash?

The distance between Manchester and Mountain Ash is 189 miles. The road distance is 165 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Mountain Ash without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Mountain Ash bus from?

Manchester to Mountain Ash bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Mountain Ash train from?

Manchester to Mountain Ash train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Mountain Ash?

The best way to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Manchester to Mountain Ash bus arrive?

Manchester to Mountain Ash bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Manchester to Mountain Ash train arrive?

Manchester to Mountain Ash train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Mountain Ash?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Mountain Ash is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Manchester to Mountain Ash.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Mountain Ash?

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Where can I stay near Mountain Ash?

There are 584+ hotels available in Mountain Ash.

Manchester to Mountain Ash - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Mountain Ashtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 25m
£76–128
Drive 164.1 mi
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1. Drive from Manchester to Mountain Ashcar 164.1 mi
3h 48m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 29m
£44–97
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 28m
£92–160

Manchester to Mountain Ash by train

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Mountain Ash, Wales?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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