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Manchester to Rhondda

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Route Navigator Manchester - Rhondda

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42 м

Turn left onto Ducie Street

Ducie Street, 53 м

53 м

Turn left onto Ducie Street

Ducie Street, 71 м

71 м

Turn left onto Jutland Street

Jutland Street, 127 м

127 м

Turn right onto Store Street

Store Street, 271 м

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$39.24–$202.52

Plane from Ringway Airport to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

7h 20m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$31.64–$189.87

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Ringway Airport to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

4h 58m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$531.63–$2,151.82

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$63.29–$303.79

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

4h 43m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$215.18–$531.63

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.58–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$39.24–$75.95

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

3h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$139.24

Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad

Ave. Duration:

52 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$9.49–$15.19

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Kingsway

Ave. Duration:

5h 55m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$25.32–$36.71

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale

Ave. Duration:

1h 34m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.02–$17.72

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rhondda is to bus which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rhondda is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rhondda?

The distance between Manchester and Rhondda is 302 km. The road distance is 326.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Manchester to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rhondda bus from?

Manchester to Rhondda bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rhondda train from?

Manchester to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rhondda is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $43.48 - $217.39 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Manchester to Rhondda bus arrive?

Manchester to Rhondda bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Rhondda?

It is currently 10:27 at both, Manchester and Rhondda.

Where does the Manchester to Rhondda train arrive?

Manchester to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rhondda is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Manchester to Rhondda.

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

Book your Manchester to Rhondda train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 511+ hotels available in Rhondda. Prices start at $50.70 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Llancaiach Fawr

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The semi-fortified house was built on the site of an earlier medieval structure, either on top of the previous dwelling or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of that building. It is a Grade I listed building and is now best known as the home of Colonel Edward Prichard (died 1655), who hosted a visit by King Charles I of England in 1645.

Rhondda

Rhondda, or the Rhondda Valley, is a former coalmining area in South Wales, historically in the county of Glamorgan. It takes its name from the River Rhondda, and embraces two valleys – the larger Rhondda Fawr valley (mawr large) and the smaller Rhondda Fach valley (bach small) – so that the singular "Rhondda Valley" and the plural are both commonly used. The area forms part of the South Wales Valleys. From 1897 until 1996 there was a local government district of Rhondda. The former district at its abolition comprised sixteen communities. Since 1996 these sixteen communities of the Rhondda have been part of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough. The area of the former district is still used as the Rhondda Senedd constituency and Westminster constituency, having an estimated population in 2020 of 69,506. It is most noted for its historical coalmining industry, which peaked between 1840 and 1925. The valleys produced a strong Nonconformist movement manifest in the Baptist chapels that moulded Rhondda values in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also known for its male voice choirs and in sport and politics.

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Train operators

First Great Western Service

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Stagecoach South Wales

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rhondda?

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rhondda?

How far is it from Manchester to Rhondda?

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

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rhondda bus from?

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rhondda train from?

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Rhondda?

Where does the Manchester to Rhondda bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Manchester and Rhondda?

Where does the Manchester to Rhondda train arrive?

Can I drive from Manchester to Rhondda?

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

Where can I stay near Rhondda?