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Compare train and bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m 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.
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How to get from Manchester to Wales by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Wales is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Wales
Travel 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.
There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Wales: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Wales from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $4 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Wales:
Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).
The fastest way from Manchester to Wales is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Wales that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 30 min of travel time.
Wales is approximately 40 miles (65 km) away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wales is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wales as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Wales:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Wales:
- You can travel by bus to Wales from Manchester with FlixBus or Megabus, and you can find FlixBus Manchester to Wales tickets for $4 (€4) on Omio.
- You can go to Wales from Manchester by train with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains or Transport for Wales. You'll see cheap train tickets for $11 (€10) with TransPennine Express from Manchester to Wales on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Wales with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with Megabus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Wales as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Wales from Manchester.
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