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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Wales

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$25

Fastest journey

1 h 34 m

Average duration

1 h 36 m

Trains per day

Distance

65 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Wales will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Wales without transferring at least once.

C27003+

Y05596

12:30PM2h29

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

02:59PMKiveton Park station (KVP)

$221One-way

1 transfer

C27003+

Y05596

12:30PM2h27

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

02:57PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)

$221One-way

1 transfer

C27003+

Y05596

12:30PM2h20

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

02:50PMWoodhouse (WDH)

$221One-way

1 transfer

C27104+

Y05546

12:13PM1h46

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

01:59PMKiveton Park station (KVP)

$251One-way

1 transfer

C27116+

Y02211

10:13AM1h46

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:59AMKiveton Park station (KVP)

$251One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Manchester to Wales

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 40 miles (65 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€20 Average price	€9 Average price Cheapest
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to Wales train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 1:46 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C27129+Y04614	On time 7:12 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h49	9:01 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP)	1 transfer
C27129+Y04614	On time 7:12 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h39	8:51 AM Woodhouse (WDH)	1 transfer
C27129+Y04614	On time 7:12 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h46	8:58 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV)	1 transfer
C27123+Y02583	On time 8:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h48	9:57 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP)	1 transfer
C27123+Y02583	On time 8:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h45	9:54 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV)	1 transfer
C27117+Y02615	On time 9:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h47	11:01 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP)	1 transfer
C27117+Y02615	On time 9:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h44	10:58 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV)	1 transfer
C27117+Y02615	On time 9:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h37	10:51 AM Woodhouse (WDH)	1 transfer
C27111+N68346	On time 10:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h35	11:55 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV)	1 transfer
C27111+N68346	On time 10:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h38	11:58 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP)	1 transfer
C27105+Y04539	On time 11:17 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h15	12:32 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV)	1 transfer
C27105+Y04539	On time 11:17 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h18	12:35 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP)	1 transfer
C27105+Y04539	On time 11:17 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h08	12:25 PM Woodhouse (WDH)	1 transfer
C27099+N68342	On time 12:17 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h38	1:55 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV)	1 transfer
C27099+N68342	On time 12:17 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h41	1:58 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP)	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Wales

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester to Wales run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.

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 $6 (€4)

Distance

40 miles (65 km)

Average train duration

1h 14m

Cheapest ticket price

$17 (€14)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 40m

First train

05:46

Last train

22:59

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€4)

Train providers: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Wales trains

Travel between Manchester and Wales from $27 (€22) with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Manchester to Wales train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $27

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Manchester to Wales with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: $39

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Manchester to Wales train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: $41

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Wales

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Wales easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Wales.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Wales can start from as little as $15 (€12) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Wales is $41 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Manchester to Wales is 1 h 30 min to travel the 40 mile (65 km) long trip, with around there are 14 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Wales leaves at 6: 12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Wales leaves at 10: 59 PM.

There are 14 trains a day from Manchester to Wales which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Wales. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Wales.

For the best Manchester to Wales train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Manchester and Wales to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 59 PM.

A day trip to Wales from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Wales by train is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Wales including taking a bus or train.