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Compare 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 train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Wales
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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G8941111:13 AM1h41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:54 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$201One-way1 transfer
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G8941111:13 AM1h41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:54 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G894048:43 AM1h14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:57 AMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$421One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G8941412:13 PM1h41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:54 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$201One-way1 transfer
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G8940910:13 AM1h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:55 AMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$201One-way1 transfer
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G8941111:13 AM1h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:57 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)$201One-way1 transfer
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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.

Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wales as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wales by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Wales by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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