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Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from £18.70 and averaging £18.70. The entire journey takes no more than 3 hours 55 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:38 4 hours 21 minutes, Changes required Pencoed	18:59 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
15:13 4 hours 2 minutes, Changes required Pencoed	19:15 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
15:39 4 hours 5 minutes, Changes required Pencoed	19:44 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
16:14 4 hours 1 minute, Changes required Pencoed	20:15 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
17:16 3 hours 57 minutes, Changes required Pencoed	21:13 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
18:14 4 hours 7 minutes, Changes required Pencoed	22:21 Paris	Find Tickets

Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train

06:03

Last train

23:42

Departure station

Pencoed

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

3 hours 55 minutes

Distance

234 km

Price

£18.70*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Pencoed to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details