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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
2 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
2 h 14 m
Trains on 04 Sept
19
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bangor to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangor to Manchester will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 19 trains from Bangor to Manchester, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G38508
G38516
G38512
G38514
W33897 · W34185
G38556+
G89116
G38518
G38921+
G89118
G38928+
G89133
G38516Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bangor to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 129 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Manchester:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Manchester costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-17.10. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bangor to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34251 · W33981 | 5:13 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h30 | 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G38508 | 5:30 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h20 | 7:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38911+ G89110 | 5:55 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h23 | 8:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W34006_W34252 · W34204 | 6:15 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h30 | 8:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G38512 | 6:28 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h22 | 8:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34089 · W34147 | 7:16 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h28 | 9:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G38514 | 7:32 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h18 | 9:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38556+ G89116 | 8:08 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h11 | 10:19 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
G38516 | 8:32 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h18 | 10:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38921+ G89118 | 9:05 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h13 | 11:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W33897 · W34185 | 9:19 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h25 | 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G38518 | 9:38 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h12 | 11:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38520 | 10:32 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h18 | 12:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38529 | 14:32 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h22 | 16:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38928+ G89133 | 15:05 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h14 | 17:19 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W34140 · W33963 | 15:16 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h28 | 17:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G38531 | 15:32 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h18 | 17:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38531 · G38708 · G38991 | 15:32 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h42 | 18:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G38533 | 16:32 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h18 | 18:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bangor to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 3:40 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangor to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bangor to Manchester trains use the Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Use this guide to compare Bangor and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bangor (Gwynedd) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Bangor (Gwynedd).
Ticket office support is available at Bangor (Gwynedd). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bangor (Gwynedd): Parking, WC.
Available at Bangor (Gwynedd): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangor (Gwynedd): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Both platforms are accessible with a footbridge and lifts connecting platform 1 (to Chester) and platform 2 (to Holyhead). Step-free access is also available separately via a ramp from the north car park to Platform 1, and walkway from the south car park to Platform 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines are located outside the ticket office and on Platform 2, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 09:00 - 23:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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