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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Caernarfon
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 11 Nov
- Cheapest price on 11 Nov
- £21
- Average ticket price on 11 Nov
- £21
- Fastest journey on 11 Nov
- 2 h 44 m
- Average journey duration on 11 Nov
- 2 h 44 m
- Trains on 11 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 140 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Caernarfon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Caernarfon will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Fast trains
On Wed 11 Nov, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Caernarfon, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
8:48 2h44 Manchester 11:32 Caernarfon £21 1 One-way 0 changes
8:48 2h44 Manchester 11:32 Caernarfon £21 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Caernarfon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 58m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 4:44 |
Last train 21:11 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Manchester to Caernarfon trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Caernarfon.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Caernarfon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train journey from Manchester to Caernarfon covers a distance of 140 km and takes approximately 1h 58m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Caernarfon is 140 km.
The first train from Manchester to Caernarfon leaves at 4:44.
The last train from Manchester to Caernarfon departs at 21:11.
Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon run approximately 16 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Caernarfon. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales.
Live departures
Manchester to Caernarfon train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Caernarfon trains for today, Tuesday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:48 Manchester | 2h44 | 11:32 Caernarfon | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 8:54 Manchester | 2h30 | 11:24 Caernarfon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:48 Manchester | 2h44 | 12:32 Caernarfon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Manchester to Caernarfon trains with Omio?
Transport for Wales as well as Avanti West Coast offer trains services from Manchester to Caernarfon.
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Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Caernarfon.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Caernarfon.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester to Caernarfon.
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Caernarfon trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Caernarfon from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£16
Transport for Wales frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£23
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Caernarfon
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester to Caernarfon.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Caernarfon.
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Things to do in Caernarfon
Discover the best of Caernarfon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Caernarfon trip today.
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Storiel Caernarfon
Small museum and gallery in the old courthouse, presenting local heritage, art and changing exhibitions in a central historic building.
- Recommended
Galeri
Arts centre gallery with rotating exhibitions, cinema and performances. Useful for seeing current local and regional visual art.
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Cei Llechi
The harbourfront promenade offers castle views, water scenery and easy walking. A pleasant place for photos and a relaxed stroll.
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Castle Square
Historic square beside the castle, surrounded by civic buildings and monuments. A natural meeting point and good base for exploring the centre.
Palace Street
Characterful old street with independent shops and historic buildings leading through the walled town. Ideal for browsing on foot.
- Gluten-free
Cawl
Traditional Welsh broth of lamb or beef with root vegetables. A warming staple of north-west Wales, long linked with farmhouse cooking.
- Vegetarian
Bara Brith
Rich fruit loaf baked with tea, dried fruit and spice. A classic Welsh teatime bake, often sliced and served buttered.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Laverbread
Seaweed purée cooked slowly, often served at breakfast. A distinctive Welsh speciality from coastal gathering traditions.
Palas Coffee
Well-known casual spot for hearty Welsh breakfasts, lunches and homemade cakes with a friendly town-centre atmosphere.
The Harbour Table
Popular harbour-side restaurant known for fresh seafood and Welsh dishes in a relaxed setting near the waterfront.
Black Boy Inn
Traditional inn dining with Welsh produce, local ales and classic pub dishes in a historic, characterful setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can rise in peak season, but dining is fairly reasonable and the town is walkable, keeping local transport costs low.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple café meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £35+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. No tip is expected in cafés, but small change is welcome.
Plan your visit to Caernarfon
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Caernarfon.
The train journey from Manchester to Caernarfon offers scenic views, particularly as it approaches the North Wales coast, with picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and glimpses of the Irish Sea.
Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon
Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon are provided by Arriva, Virgin trains, and Northern rail. All services have one change, usually at Bangor, and others may have two or three changes. The first train of the day leaves after 5:00 a.m., with services continuing all day until the last train which departs after 11:00 p.m. The quickest service takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes, but some journeys may take up to 7 and 30 minutes. Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon depart from Manchester's Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations, both located in the centre of the city. They arrive at Caernarfon Station on St Helen's Road.
FAQs: Manchester to Caernarfon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Manchester to Caernarfon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Caernarfon.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Caernarfon
Most Manchester to Caernarfon trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Caernarfon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Caernarfon
Which Manchester station do trains to Caernarfon leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon leave from Manchester Oxford Road. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU.
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · £2 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m
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.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £1 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min
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.
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £1 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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