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Town museum inside the castle grounds with exhibits on local history, archaeology and daily life in Pembrokeshire through the centuries.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Haverfordwest
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£103
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£103
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
14 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
14 h 42 m
Trains on 20 Sept
1
Distance
262 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Haverfordwest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Haverfordwest will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
Fast trains
To travel from Manchester to Haverfordwest you need to make at least one change.
20:3014h42Manchester11:12Haverfordwest£1031One-way1 change
- 20:3014h42Manchester11:12Haverfordwest£1031One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Haverfordwest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Haverfordwest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 262 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£90 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Haverfordwest is a coach with an average price of £41.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Haverfordwest:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Haverfordwest costing on average £90.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Haverfordwest is by train with an average journey time of 6h 0m.
Other travel options to Haverfordwest take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 14m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Haverfordwest including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £90 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-38.58. The journey takes 6h 0m versus 4h 46m 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 Haverfordwest train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Haverfordwest trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 11:30 Manchester | 5h48 | 17:18 Haverfordwest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Haverfordwest
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Haverfordwest run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 5h 33m.
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 £19
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 33m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 18:15 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Manchester to Haverfordwest trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester and Haverfordwest from £19. 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
8h 54m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£99
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
Complete guide to Haverfordwest
Things to do in Haverfordwest
Discover the best of Haverfordwest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Haverfordwest trip today.
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Haverfordwest Gaol
Historic prison attraction with restored cells and displays about crime, punishment and justice in Pembrokeshire. Popular with visitors seeking local history.
County Visual Arts Centre
Visitor centre and gallery on the county’s past, with rotating displays and interpretation that helps place the town in a wider Pembrokeshire story.
- Recommended
Riverside Walk
Waterside path through the centre with bridges, wildlife and views of historic buildings. Ideal for an easy walk around the town.
- Recommended
Priory Park
Pleasant parkland around the priory ruins, combining heritage and open space. Good for a short stroll and riverside photographs.
Bridge Street
Central shopping street lined with historic buildings and independent businesses. It gives a clear sense of everyday life in Haverfordwest.
- Vegetarian
Bara Brith
A rich Welsh fruit loaf made with tea, dried fruit and spice. Traditionally served sliced with butter and widely eaten across Pembrokeshire.
- Vegetarian
Welsh Rarebit
A savoury Welsh rarebit made with melted cheese, ale and mustard on toasted bread. A pub classic with deep roots in Welsh cookery.
- Gluten-free
Laverbread
Salty seaweed purée traditionally cooked slowly and often served with bacon and cockles. A distinctive Welsh speciality from coastal communities.
The Box Cafe
Established café and deli for breakfasts, lunches, coffee and homemade bakes, with a friendly daytime atmosphere.
Martha's Vineyard
Well-known Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant serving grilled meats, mezze and warm hospitality in a casual central location.
The Bristol Trader
Popular riverside pub and restaurant known for hearty meals, local produce and a relaxed traditional setting in the town centre.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and meals are usually cheaper than in major tourist cities, while local transport and day-to-day costs stay fairly manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for a budget meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a mid-range meal.
- Fine dining
- £35+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis and small café bills if service is good.
FAQs: Manchester to Haverfordwest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Haverfordwest 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 Haverfordwest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Haverfordwest can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £65, while the average price tends to be around £90.
The train journey from Manchester to Haverfordwest covers a distance of 262 km and takes approximately 5h 33m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Haverfordwest is 262 km.
The first train from Manchester to Haverfordwest leaves at 6:09.
The last train from Manchester to Haverfordwest departs at 18:15.
Trains from Manchester to Haverfordwest run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Haverfordwest.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Haverfordwest. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
To get from Manchester to Haverfordwest, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Haverfordwest.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Haverfordwest is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Haverfordwest station (HVF).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Haverfordwest is by coach, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Manchester to Haverfordwest 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 Haverfordwest offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of Wales, including rolling hills and charming countryside vistas.
A day trip from Manchester to Haverfordwest is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 33m. The distance is 262 km, and trains run 5 times per day.
To fully experience Haverfordwest, including its historical sites, local markets, and nearby scenic countryside, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Haverfordwest.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Haverfordwest
Most Manchester to Haverfordwest trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Haverfordwest station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Haverfordwest 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 Haverfordwest
Which Manchester station do trains to Haverfordwest leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Haverfordwest leave from Manchester Piccadilly. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
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.
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 · £0.90 · 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 · £0.90 · 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.
Which Haverfordwest station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Haverfordwest arrive at Haverfordwest. Haverfordwest is 1 km from Haverfordwest city centre.
HaverfordwestHaverfordwest station, Cartlett Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TY+44 3333211202
City-centre transport
Getting to Haverfordwest from Haverfordwest city centre
Bus311 · 51m
Haverfordwest train station facilities and services
Haverfordwest has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haverfordwest.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haverfordwest. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, 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 Haverfordwest: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haverfordwest: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haverfordwest: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B3. Step free access to Platform 1 from where most trains depart. Access to Platform 2 is via a footbridge with steps, 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, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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