The cheapest and fastest trains from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
To travel from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.
W33897 · W341859:432h01Colwyn Bay station (CWB)11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
W34089 · W341477:402h04Colwyn Bay station (CWB)9:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
W34251 · W339815:392h04Colwyn Bay station (CWB)7:43Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
W34006_W34252 · W342046:402h05Colwyn Bay station (CWB)8:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
W33897 · W341859:432h01Colwyn Bay station (CWB)11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
W34089 · W341477:402h04Colwyn Bay station (CWB)9:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
W34251 · W339815:392h04Colwyn Bay station (CWB)7:43Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
W34006_W34252 · W342046:402h05Colwyn Bay station (CWB)8:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 101 km
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2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34251 · W33981 | 5:39 Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 2h04 | 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W34006_W34252 · W34204 | 6:40 Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 2h05 | 8:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W34089 · W34147 | 7:40 Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 2h04 | 9:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W33897 · W34185 | 9:43 Colwyn Bay station (CWB) | 2h01 | 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 4:43 |
Last train 21:11 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Colwyn Bay station (CWB) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colwyn Bay station (CWB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Colwyn Bay station (CWB) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:15 Saturday 06:15 - 18:20 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30 Ticket collection times are: Mon-Fri 0600-1900, Sat 0600-1900, Sun 1100-1800
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- Subway
- Venue @ the Clock House
- Porters Coffee Shop
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available from the station car park and a footbridge with lifts connects both platforms.
- 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 is available during ticket office opening hours. The ticket machine takes cash, debit and credit cards. The ticket machine is next to the booking office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:14 Saturday 06:30 - 21:14 Sunday 10:30 - 18:30 Outside of these hours, assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- 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. The National key toilets are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Colbourn Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: At the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station car park
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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