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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Mountain Ash is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 49m.

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 to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Oxford Street via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

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 £70 - £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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Manchester to Mountain Ash bus arrive?

Manchester to Mountain Ash bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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?

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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
£75–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 49m
£29–61
Drive 164.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Mountain Ashcar 164.1 mi
3h 48m
£40–58
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
£91–159

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, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Oxford Street via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 49m.

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