There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Pontardawe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 4m£87–143Drive 165.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Pontardawecar 165.5 mi
3h 52m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
7h 7m£43–101
Manchester to Pontardawe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Pontardawe is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Pontardawe is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Pontardawe. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Pontardawe Jubilee via Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Pontardawe. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Neath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Manchester and Pontardawe is 215 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Pontardawe without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Manchester to Pontardawe, including transfers.
Manchester to Pontardawe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Pontardawe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Pontardawe is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Pontardawe, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Neath every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Pontardawe Jubilee via Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand K in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Pontardawe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Manchester to Pontardawe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Pontardawe is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Manchester to Pontardawe.
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