There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Pontyclun by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 49m£60–96Drive 172.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Pontycluncar 172.2 mi
4h 8m£44–63Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 34m£70–184Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 34m£76–129Fly to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 57m£76–160
Manchester to Pontyclun by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Pontyclun is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Pontyclun is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £60 - £100.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Pontyclun via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
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 49m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Manchester to Pontyclun, including transfers.
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 49m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 6h 57m.
Manchester to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Pontyclun is 173 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Manchester to Pontyclun.
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 £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, KLM and easyJet fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–340
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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