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G384049:482h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:08Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£331One-way0 changes- G384008:482h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:08Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£331One-way0 changes
W33765 · W335319:542h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:24Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£351One-way1 change
G86159 · G89077+G384008:003h08Deansgate (DGT)11:08Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£481One-way2 changes- G86165 · G89080+G390269:002h33Deansgate (DGT)11:33Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£551One-way2 changes
- G384049:482h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:08Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£331One-way0 changes
- G384008:482h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:08Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£331One-way0 changes
- G89080+G390269:122h21Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:33Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£551One-way1 change
- W33765 · W335319:542h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:24Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£351One-way1 change
- G86165 · G89080+G390269:002h33Deansgate (DGT)11:33Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£551One-way2 changes
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Compare train and coach for Manchester to Bangor
The cheapest option from Manchester to Bangor is train, with an average price of £20. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bangor among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 129 km
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2h 51m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Manchester to Bangor train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bangor trains for tomorrow, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G38400+G86159 · G89077 | 8:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 3h08 | 11:08 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
| G38400 | 8:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h20 | 11:08 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39026+G89080 · G86165 | 9:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h33 | 11:33 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
| G39026+G89080 | 9:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h21 | 11:33 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
| G38404 | 9:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h20 | 12:08 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33765 · W33531 | 9:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h30 | 12:24 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Bangor
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Typically, there are 9 trains per day from Manchester to Bangor, including 1 direct trains, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 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 15m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Lowest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail from Manchester to Bangor trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester and Bangor from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Bangor train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Bangor 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 Bangor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Bangor
Most Manchester to Bangor trains use the Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd) station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Bangor train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Bangor leave from?
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Which Bangor station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Bangor (Gwynedd) from Bangor city centre
Bangor (Gwynedd) 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 and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bangor (Gwynedd).
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangor (Gwynedd): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bangor (Gwynedd): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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