The average train between Manchester and Criccieth takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Criccieth. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Criccieth. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Criccieth at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Criccieth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Manchester to Criccieth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Criccieth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Criccieth station.
Book your Manchester to Criccieth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Criccieth is 146.8 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Criccieth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 28m.