Manchester to Gowerton train with Transport for Wales

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Gowerton

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest price

£54

Average price

£86

Fastest journey

4 h 26 m

Average duration

5 h 6 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

238 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Gowerton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Gowerton will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester for Gowerton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 6 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.

Transport for Wales
05:264h51
Manchester
10:17Gowerton
£541One-way
0 changes
Transport for Wales
05:274h50
Manchester
10:17Gowerton
£621One-way
0 changes
Transport for Wales
06:304h26
Manchester
10:56Gowerton
£851One-way
0 changes
Transport for Wales
07:305h15
Manchester
12:45Gowerton
£1051One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
04:116h06
Manchester
10:17Gowerton
£1211One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester to Gowerton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Gowerton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £69.

Distance: 238 km

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Coach

£69

Average Price

£24

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Cheapest

6h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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Live departures

Manchester to Gowerton train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Gowerton trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 18:56
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_country04:11 Manchester
6h06
10:17 Gowerton0 changesdirect
transport_for_wales05:26 Manchester
4h51
10:17 Gowerton0 changesdirect
transport_for_wales05:27 Manchester
4h50
10:17 Gowerton0 changesdirect
transport_for_wales06:30 Manchester
4h26
10:56 Gowerton0 changesdirect
transport_for_wales07:30 Manchester
5h15
12:45 Gowerton0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Gowerton

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Trains from Manchester to Gowerton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 5h 36m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance
238 km
Average train duration
5h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£69
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
5h 36m
First train
05:00
Last train
20:30
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24

Train companies: Transport for Wales from Manchester to Gowerton trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester and Gowerton from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 24m
Cheapest Price
£79
Transport for Wales frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Gowerton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Gowerton 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 Gowerton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Gowerton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £69, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train journey from Manchester to Gowerton covers a distance of 238 km and takes approximately 5h 36m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Gowerton is 238 km.
The first train from Manchester to Gowerton leaves at 5:00.
The last train from Manchester to Gowerton departs at 20:30.
Trains from Manchester to Gowerton run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Gowerton.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Gowerton. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales.
To get from Manchester to Gowerton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Gowerton.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Gowerton is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Gowerton station (GWN).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gowerton is by coach, costing approximately £24.
Booking trains from Manchester to Gowerton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Gowerton offers scenic views of the English and Welsh countryside, including rolling hills and picturesque villages, particularly as it approaches the Welsh border and travels through South Wales.
A day trip from Manchester to Gowerton is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 36m. Trains run 3 times per day over a distance of 238 km.
For a relaxing visit to Gowerton, a weekend (two to three days) is typically sufficient to explore local attractions and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Gowerton.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Gowerton

Manchester
Gowerton
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Gowerton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: on Platform 4/5
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • 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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Deansgate
  • Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
  • Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811

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