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Compare bus and 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $28.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m 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.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wales:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Wales costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wales as scheduled services by bus and 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, Megabus to go to Wales by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Wales by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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