The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Conwy
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Conwy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Conwy will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Manchester for Conwy every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 108 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 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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 to Conwy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Conwy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 108 km
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Live departures
Manchester to Conwy train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Conwy trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L64251 · L64181 | On time 11:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h32 | 14:20 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
Y25409+ L64181 | On time 12:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h14 | 14:20 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 09:57 Manchester | 3h14 | 13:11 Conwy | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Conwy
Trains from Manchester to Conwy run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 21:48 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Conwy trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester and Conwy from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Manchester to Conwy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Conwy 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 Conwy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Conwy
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- 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,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Annas Tea Room
- Amelies
- The Press Room Cafe
- 2 The Square
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Separate step-free access to each platform: Platform 1 (to Chester) available from Market Place car park, itself accessible via roadway ramp from Rosemary Lane. Step-free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is possible via Twr Llewelyn off the Morfa Bach car park, which has a steep incline and uneven surface in places. Step-free access between platforms is only possible by taking a 400m route via Twr Llewelyn to Morfa Bach car park, a subway and partially cobbled path onto Rose Hill Street. Platform 2 is also accessible via a staircase adjacent to Rosemary Terrace on Rosemary Lane.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Castle Bank Hotel
- Onward travel information: Bus stops are next to the station. Services run apx 06:00 to 23:00 on Mondays to Saturdays and 08:00 to 22:00 on Sundays.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop on the main road outside station
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