The average train between Manchester and Caersws takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Caersws. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Caersws. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Caersws at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Caersws. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Caersws station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Manchester to Caersws train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Caersws train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Caersws station.
Book your Manchester to Caersws train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Caersws is 133.6 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Caersws via Shrewsbury in around 2h 54m.