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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
$24
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wales to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wales to Manchester will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Wales to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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W84708Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wales to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $74.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wales to Manchester:
A train is $49 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wales to Manchester costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 29m by train vs 1h 34m by car) and roughly $39 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $63 (€52)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Wales to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W84686+ G89412 | 12:20 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h45 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84686+ G89412 | 12:23 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h42 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84692+ G89416 | 1:20 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h45 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84692+ G89416 | 1:23 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h42 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84697+ G89419 | 2:21 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h44 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84697+ G89419 | 2:25 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h40 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84702+ G89423 | 3:20 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h45 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84702+ G89423 | 3:23 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h42 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84708+ G89427 | 4:20 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h45 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84708+ G89427 | 4:23 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h42 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84714+ G89430 | 5:13 PM Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h52 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84714+ G89430 | 5:18 PM Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h47 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Wales to Manchester run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Most Wales to Manchester trains use the Kiveton Bridge to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Wales and Manchester 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 Victoria 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 Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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