The average train between Wales and Manchester takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. 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 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wales station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Wales to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Wales and Manchester is 166.1 km. The road distance is 271 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
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