The average train between Wales and Manchester takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales to Manchester. 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 hourly between Wales and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Manchester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kiveton Bridge station.
Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Wales to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Wales and Manchester is 65.4 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 1h 27m.