First train | 04:11 | |
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Last train | 23:26 | |
Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
Arrival station | Mountain Ash | |
Journey time | From 4h 2m | |
Distance | 133 miles (214 km) | |
Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £32.40 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash? Look no further.
You'll usually find 24 trains per day running between Manchester Piccadilly and Mountain Ash, which usually take 6 hours 35 minutes to complete the 133 miles (214 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Mountain Ash by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash start from £32.40 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Mountain Ash? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
The average journey time by train between Manchester Piccadilly and Mountain Ash is 6 hours and 35 minutes, with around 24 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash can start from as little as £32.40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash. Travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash leaves at 04:11. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash leaves at 23:26. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Mountain Ash cover a distance of around 133 miles (214 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Mountain Ash to Manchester Piccadilly.
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