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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 05 Sept
£90
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£90
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
6 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 41 m
Trains on 05 Sept
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 £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
On Sat 05 Sept, 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 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 41 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Pembroke Dock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £90, while a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 270 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£90 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £90 compared to roughly £56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-34.10. The journey takes 6h 56m versus 4h 52m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Pembroke Dock trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:30 Manchester | 6h41 | 20:11 Pembroke Dock | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Pembroke Dock run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £90 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 40m.
Distance 270 km |
Average train duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 40m |
First train 6:45 |
Last train 17:02 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Pembroke Dock — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pembroke Dock trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Pembroke Dock 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 Pembroke Dock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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 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 options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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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