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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s role in science, technology and industry, with historic machinery and railway heritage on the oldest surviving passenger railway station site.
Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Port Talbot to Manchester will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
It's difficult to get from Port Talbot to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
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G01071 · G00863Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Port Talbot to Manchester:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to Manchester costing on average $92 (€75).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (4h 7m by train vs 4h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $92 (€75) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:13 AM Port Talbot | 4h00 | 1:13 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Port Talbot to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:57, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 3:57 AM |
Last train 8:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester -> Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Port Talbot to Manchester trains use the Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Moston. Use this guide to compare Port Talbot and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Port Talbot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port Talbot Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Moston is 6 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Moston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Moston.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Moston: Parking.
Available at Moston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Services Towards Manchester : From Hollinwood Avenue, along a path (75 paces, 1:14 variable slope) onto the platform. Services towards Rochdale : From Hollinwood Avenue, through a 4ft gate and down a ramp (65 paces, 1:12 variable slope) onto the platform, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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