The cheapest and fastest trains from Bangor to Manchester
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
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 £17.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bangor for Manchester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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.








Travel Information
Compare train for Bangor to Manchester
Omio 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 train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £35.
Distance: 129 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bangor to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bangor to Manchester trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G56019+ Y02256 | On time 08:56 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h22 | 11:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W09196 · W09722 | On time 09:20 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h24 | 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G55712+ W09218 · W09724 | On time 10:03 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h41 | 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G55712 · G55659 | On time 10:03 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h47 | 12:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
G56021 · G55662 | On time 11:09 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h41 | 13:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
G56021+ Y00973 | On time 11:09 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h09 | 13:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
G55718 · G55665 | On time 12:09 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h41 | 14:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
G55718+ W09258 · W09729 | On time 12:09 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h35 | 14:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G56023+ Y00971 | On time 13:00 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h18 | 15:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W09279 · W09733 | On time 13:15 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2h29 | 15:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:55 Bangor | 2h55 | 07:50 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:02 Bangor | 2h48 | 09:50 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:56 Bangor | 2h54 | 10:50 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:20 Bangor | 2h24 | 10:44 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bangor to Manchester
Trains from Bangor to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Bangor to Manchester trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Bangor and Manchester from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bangor to Manchester train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bangor and Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 05:45 - 18:15 Sunday 08:00 - 18:30
- Car Park: North Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Located on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 behind the platform office (sheltered) Platform 2 to the rear of the car park (unsheltered).
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Buses to many locations including the main bus station leave from outside the booking hall.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the station forecourt
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Wilmslow Road.
- The Didsbury
- The Gateway
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Travelodge Manchester Didsbury
- Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury
- Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel
- Located near the ticket office
- Free
- Hall 1: entrance and ticket office
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Tram: Metrolink East Didsbury Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 42, 142, 50
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:20 - 19:35 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Albert Road for buses to Manchester, Reddish, Stockport or Droylsden. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: the bus stop for Manchester Pic is located on the station side of Stockport Road. The bus stop for Stockport is located on the opposite side of Stockport Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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