The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) 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 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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 and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £28, and a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£29 Average Price | £40 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h56 | 07:39 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h21 | 10:16 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h34 | 11:22 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h57 | 13:41 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h51 | 20:35 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) from £14. 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
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
- 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
- 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
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