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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Conwy
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h
Trains on 18 Sept
21
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 21 trains from Manchester to Conwy, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
G38411 · G3904221:482h09Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)23:57Conwy station (CNW)£151One-way1 change- G3840720:482h01Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)22:49Conwy station (CNW)£151One-way0 changes
- G3842119:482h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)21:48Conwy station (CNW)£171One-way0 changes
- G3841513:482h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)15:48Conwy station (CNW)£171One-way0 changes
- G3839817:482h03Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)19:51Conwy station (CNW)£171One-way0 changes
- G3842119:482h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)21:48Conwy station (CNW)£171One-way0 changes
- G3839316:482h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)18:48Conwy station (CNW)£201One-way0 changes
- G3841513:482h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)15:48Conwy station (CNW)£171One-way0 changes
- G3838915:482h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)17:48Conwy station (CNW)£191One-way0 changes
- G3841714:482h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)16:48Conwy station (CNW)£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 108 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Conwy:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Conwy costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Conwy take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 0m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.67. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Manchester to Conwy train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Conwy trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38403 | On time 9:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h00 | 11:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38405 | On time 10:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h00 | 12:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38409 | On time 11:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h00 | 13:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38413 | On time 12:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h00 | 14:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38415 | On time 13:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h00 | 15:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G86189+G38399 | 8:16 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h32 | 10:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
| G38399 | 8:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h00 | 10:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Conwy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Conwy run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 4:27 |
Last train 21:48 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Conwy trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Conwy from £14. 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 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
Most Manchester to Conwy trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Conwy station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Conwy train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Conwy leave from?
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 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 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 Conwy station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Conwy from Conwy city centre
Conwy train station facilities and services
Conwy has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food options include: Annas Tea Room, Amelies, The Press Room Cafe, 2 The Square
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Conwy: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Conwy: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Conwy: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Castle Bank Hotel.
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