There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Pontyclun by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Pontycluntrain Manchester Piccadilly - Swansea
3h 36m£70–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
5h 22m£39–89Drive 172.2 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Pontycluncar 172.2 mi
4h 8m£42–61Train via Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 48m£73–123
Manchester to Pontyclun by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Pontyclun is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Pontyclun is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £70 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Cwrt Bethel via Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Pontyclun. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Manchester and Pontyclun is 181 miles. The road distance is 173.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Pontyclun without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £70 - £130.
The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Pontyclun takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs once a week.
Manchester to Pontyclun bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Pontyclun is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Pontyclun, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Pontyclun once a week. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 36m. 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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Pontyclun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- 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
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Manchester to Pontyclun bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Manchester to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontyclun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Pontyclun is 173 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Manchester to Pontyclun.
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