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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$40
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 18
5
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colwyn Bay to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colwyn Bay to Manchester will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 trains from Colwyn Bay to Manchester, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G38907 · G38508
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G38907 · G38508Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colwyn Bay to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.10. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Colwyn Bay to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G38659+ W34222 | 4:37 AM Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 2h06 | 6:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G38506 | 5:04 AM Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 1h46 | 6:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38907 · G38508 | 5:27 AM Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 2h23 | 7:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W34251 · W33981 | 5:39 AM Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 2h04 | 7:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34251+ G38508 | 5:39 AM Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 2h11 | 7:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Colwyn Bay to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 4:37 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay to Manchester trains use the Colwyn Bay to Manchester Oxford Road station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Use this guide to compare Colwyn Bay and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Colwyn Bay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Subway, Venue @ the Clock House, Porters Coffee Shop
Wi-Fi is available at Colwyn Bay.
Ticket office support is available at Colwyn Bay. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Colwyn Bay: Parking, WC.
Available at Colwyn Bay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colwyn Bay: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available from the station car park and a footbridge with lifts connects both platforms, 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine is available during ticket office opening hours. The ticket machine takes cash, debit and credit cards. The ticket machine is next to the booking office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:14 Saturday 06:30 - 21:14 Sunday 10:30 - 18:30 Outside of these hours, assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Nearby hotels include Colbourn Hotel.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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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