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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Cwmbran
Showing times and prices for Dec 23
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
210 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Cwmbran is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Cwmbran will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester for Cwmbran on Tue, Dec 23, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 4 h 36 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.
11:30AM2h45
Manchester02:15PMCwmbran
$401One-way
0 transfers
04:27AM3h54
Manchester08:21AMCwmbran
$651One-way
0 transfers
04:46AM4h36
Manchester09:22AMCwmbran
$1241One-way
0 transfers
04:55AM3h28
Manchester08:23AMCwmbran
$1271One-way
0 transfers
11:30AM2h45
Manchester02:15PMCwmbran
$401One-way
0 transfers
04:55AM3h28
Manchester08:23AMCwmbran
$1271One-way
0 transfers
04:27AM3h54
Manchester08:21AMCwmbran
$651One-way
0 transfers
04:46AM4h36
Manchester09:22AMCwmbran
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Cwmbran
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cwmbran among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€75 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Cwmbran train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Cwmbran trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 6:50 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM Manchester | 3h54 | 8:21 AM Cwmbran | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:46 AM Manchester | 4h36 | 9:22 AM Cwmbran | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:55 AM Manchester | 3h28 | 8:23 AM Cwmbran | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Manchester to Cwmbran trains with Omio?
Transport for Wales operates all train services from Manchester to Cwmbran. Omio is the only official third party seller for Transport for Wales tickets.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester to Cwmbran.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Cwmbran
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Trains from Manchester to Cwmbran run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $22 (€18)
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 22:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $22 (€18)
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Manchester to Cwmbran trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester and Cwmbran from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
$37 (€30)
Transport for Wales frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Cwmbran
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
There is no high speed train available from Manchester to Cwmbran.
The distance by train from Manchester to Cwmbran is 130 miles (210 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Cwmbran.
The first train from Manchester to Cwmbran leaves at 4:59 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Manchester to Cwmbran. This service operates 2 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
The last train from Manchester to Cwmbran leaves at 10:00 PM.
For a comprehensive visit to Cwmbran, spending two to three days is ideal to explore local attractions, enjoy the shopping centers, and experience the surrounding nature trails.
A day trip from Manchester to Cwmbran is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 42m. Although there are 4 trains per day, the travel time is too long for a comfortable day trip.
Train ticket prices from Manchester to Cwmbran can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $65 (€52), while the average price is around $93 (€75).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cwmbran is by bus, with a cost of around $22 (€18).
The train from Manchester to Cwmbran takes 2h 42m and runs 4 per day.
The train journey from Manchester to Cwmbran offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through the picturesque landscapes of the Welsh borders, rolling hills, and quaint towns, providing passengers with a pleasant view along the way.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Cwmbran is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), which connects to Cwmbran station (CWM).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester to Cwmbran.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Cwmbran
Manchester
Cwmbran
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Cwmbran.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
The major train station for arrivals in Cwmbran is Cwmbran. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cwmbran for your journey to Cwmbran from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Cwmbran Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. Platform 1 (to Cardiff) is accessible via a ramped path with handrails from Edlogan Way. Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Hereford) is accessible from the station car park. A footbridge connects the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Available from the taxi rank.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Limited cycle stands are available in the car park, adjacent to the station building.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cwmbran
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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