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National Museum Cardiff
Wales's flagship national museum in Cardiff, known for Impressionist art, natural history, and archaeology. A superb all-round introduction to Welsh culture.
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 $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Wales without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Manchester to Wales run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 59m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Wales.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wales trains for today, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W84658+ G89404 | 8:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h44 | 9:57 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84658+ G89404 | 8:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h46 | 9:59 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
C04347+ G89404 | 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h14 | 9:57 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
C04347+ G89404 | 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h16 | 9:59 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
W84665+ G89407 | 9:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h45 | 10:58 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84665+ G89407 | 9:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 11:01 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
C04350+ G89407 | 9:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h18 | 11:01 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
C04350+ G89407 | 9:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h15 | 10:58 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84670+ G89409 | 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h45 | 11:58 AM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
W84670+ G89409 | 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h43 | 11:56 AM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84677+ G89411 | 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h44 | 12:57 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
W84677+ G89411 | 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 12:54 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84683+ G89414 | 12:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 1:54 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84683+ G89414 | 12:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h44 | 1:57 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
W84689+ G89418 | 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 3:01 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
W84689+ G89418 | 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h45 | 2:58 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
C04363+ G89418 | 1:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h15 | 2:58 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
C04363+ G89418 | 1:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h18 | 3:01 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
W84695+ G89421 | 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h43 | 3:56 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84695+ G89421 | 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h45 | 3:58 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
C04365+ G89421 | 2:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h13 | 3:56 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 transfer | |
C04365+ G89421 | 2:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h15 | 3:58 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester to Wales with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, and Northern Rail. High-speed trains available on this route with Transpennine Express and East Midlands Railway. Regional trains available on this route with East Midlands Railway and Northern Rail. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Wales — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wales trip today.
Wales's flagship national museum in Cardiff, known for Impressionist art, natural history, and archaeology. A superb all-round introduction to Welsh culture.
A leading open-air museum in Cardiff showing rebuilt historic Welsh buildings, crafts, and daily life across centuries. Ideal for families and cultural discovery.
A major Swansea museum and gallery with Egyptian antiquities, local history, maritime stories, and changing art exhibitions in an elegant civic building.
A lively waterfront district in Cardiff with public buildings, trails, restaurants nearby, and strong maritime heritage. Great for strolling, views, and events.
A spacious Victorian park in Cardiff with river walks, sports fields, and castle views. Popular with locals for relaxed walks close to the city centre.
A popular cliff-edge viewpoint in Rhossili with superb panoramas over Rhossili Bay and Worm's Head. Widely loved for sunsets and coastal scenery.
A hearty lamb and vegetable stew, slowly cooked with leeks and potatoes. It is a classic national dish tied to Welsh farming traditions.
A comforting dish of mashed potatoes mixed with leeks, often served with butter or alongside meats. Leeks are a national symbol of Wales.
Traditional cakes cooked on a bakestone with flour, currants and spices. They are a beloved Welsh teatime treat eaten warm or cold.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant known for Welsh tasting menus and polished service in an elegant Cardiff setting.
Historic Cardiff market institution serving traditional Welsh breakfasts, laverbread and cockles in a busy casual setting.
Well regarded waterside restaurant focusing on Welsh ingredients, seafood and modern British cooking in Swansea's marina area.
Moderate for the UK. Lodging and dining are often below London prices, while transit and rural stays can raise costs in peak season.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafes: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
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Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Wales.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Wales trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Wales train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.