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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 49m
    £60–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    6h 54m
    £29–46

  3. Drive  172.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Pontycluncar car 172.2 mi
    4h 8m
    £43–62

  4. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 28m
    £70–174

  5. Train, line 122 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Cwrt Bethelbus bus 122
    5h 35m
    £77–130

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 7m
    £62–241

Manchester to Pontyclun by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Pontyclun, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cwrt Bethel via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 6h 54m.

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