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Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre
A volunteer-run museum on the dockyard story, with displays on shipbuilding, naval life and the town’s growth around the Royal Dockyard.
Cheapest price on 26 Oct
£88
Average ticket price on 26 Oct
£88
Fastest journey on 26 Oct
6 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 26 Oct
6 h 40 m
Trains on 26 Oct
1
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Pembroke Dock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Pembroke Dock will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
On Mon 26 Oct, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Pembroke Dock, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 40 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.


Trains from Manchester to Pembroke Dock run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 17:02. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 6h 16m.
Distance 270 km |
Average train duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 6:45 |
Last train 17:02 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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A volunteer-run museum on the dockyard story, with displays on shipbuilding, naval life and the town’s growth around the Royal Dockyard.
A compact local museum inside the castle grounds, displaying objects and interpretation that deepen a visit to Pembroke’s wider history.
A small museum and memorial collection focused on Pembroke Dock’s flying boat base, sharing stories, artefacts and photographs from wartime service.
A scenic stretch of the National Trail with estuary views, wooded sections and paths linking local history with the Pembrokeshire coastline.
A waterside heritage area around the old dockyard, good for walking, harbour views and understanding how Pembroke Dock developed around the estuary.
A broad waterfront promenade and green space popular for short walks, estuary panoramas and watching activity on Milford Haven Waterway.
Welsh cawl is a traditional lamb and vegetable broth, long linked with rural Welsh homes and pubs across Pembrokeshire.
Glamorgan sausages are Welsh cheese, leek and breadcrumb sausages, a classic meat-free dish often served in cafés and pubs.
Welsh rarebit is hot cheese on toasted bread with mustard and ale, a beloved Welsh supper and pub snack.
Well-known local café and restaurant serving breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee in a casual town-centre setting.
Popular waterfront pub and restaurant at Pembroke Dock Marina serving pub classics, seafood and drinks in a relaxed setting.
Established inn restaurant known for generous Welsh pub food, steaks and Sunday lunches in a traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Rooms and meals are usually cheaper than in major UK tourist cities, while local buses and casual dining stay fairly affordable.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually just get small change or no tip.
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Most Manchester to Pembroke Dock trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Pembroke Dock station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Pembroke Dock train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Pembroke Dock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Pembroke Dock.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pembroke Dock: Parking.
Available at Pembroke Dock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pembroke Dock: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 from the car park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: At the entrance to car park, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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