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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Llandudno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Llandudno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Llandudno:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Llandudno costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Llandudno take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 47m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Llandudno
How to get from Manchester to Llandudno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Llandudno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:23 AM3h40Manchester10:03 AMLlandudno$231One-way0 transfers
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6:23 AM3h40Manchester10:03 AMLlandudno$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:23 AM3h40Manchester10:03 AMLlandudno$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:23 AM3h40Manchester11:03 AMLlandudno$391One-way0 transfers
8:20 AM3h50Manchester12:10 PMLlandudno$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Llandudno:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Llandudno costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Llandudno take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Llandudno as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Llandudno station (LLD).
- Ferries mostly depart from Isle of Man (Steam Packet Company) and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with National Express to go to Llandudno by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Llandudno by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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