What is the cheapest way to get from Porth to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Porth to Manchester is to line 124 bus and bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porth to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Porth to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Porth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Porth to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Porth Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Porth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Porth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Porth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Porth to Manchester?

The distance between Porth and Manchester is 185 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

How do I travel from Porth to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Porth to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Porth to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Porth to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porth to Manchester bus from?

Porth to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Porth Interchange Bay 2 station.

Where do I catch the Porth to Manchester train from?

Porth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Porth to Manchester?

The best way to get from Porth to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus and bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £180 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Porth to Manchester bus arrive?

Porth to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Porth to Manchester train arrive?

Porth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Porth to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Porth to Manchester is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Porth to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Porth to Manchester?

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Porth to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, line 124 bus, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 45m
£71–131
Line 124 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Sophia Gardensbus 124
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
6h 30m
£41–94
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Porth to Manchestercar 170.8 mi
3h 54m
£42–61
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 48m
£45–177
Line 124 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 124
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 7m
£90–163
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 34m
£139–424
Train, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
6h 15m
£131–272

Porth to Manchester by train

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Manchester Central Coach Station via Sophia Gardens in around 6h 30m.

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