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Pembroke Castle Exhibitions
Visitor attraction inside the castle with displays on local history and royal connections, helping bring Pembroke’s medieval story to life.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Pembroke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 270 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£73 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Pembroke trains for today, Monday 3 August. 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 | 6h29 | 19:59 Pembroke | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Pembroke run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 15:30. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 6h 29m.
Distance 270 km |
Average train duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 29m |
First train 7:15 |
Last train 15:30 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Visitor attraction inside the castle with displays on local history and royal connections, helping bring Pembroke’s medieval story to life.
Small heritage museum interpreting the story of the medieval priory and parish. A modest stop for visitors interested in local religious history.
On-site museum displays exploring the famous medieval map and local monastic history. Best visited together with the priory church.
Picturesque waterside path around the castle millpond, popular for walks, wildlife spotting and classic views of Pembroke Castle.
Attractive waterside viewpoint giving one of the best open prospects over the castle and millpond, especially for photographs.
Historic main street lined with independent shops and old buildings, giving a good sense of Pembroke’s market-town character.
Welsh cawl is a slow-cooked lamb and vegetable broth, long linked with Welsh farm kitchens and often served with bread and cheese.
Pembrokeshire early potatoes are prized for their sea-influenced flavour and thin skins, a traditional local crop often served simply with butter.
Welsh rarebit is toasted bread topped with a savoury cheese and ale sauce, a classic Welsh comfort dish found across pubs and homes.
Casual waterside restaurant and bar at Pembroke Dock known for hearty mains, seafood options and marina views.
Traditional pub in Pembroke with classic British meals, local favourites and a relaxed historic setting near the town centre.
Established country house restaurant near Pembroke serving polished modern dishes in a calm rural setting.
Moderate for the UK. Pembroke is usually cheaper than major UK tourist cities for dining and stays, while local buses and everyday costs are fairly manageable.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Pembroke 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Pembroke trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Pembroke station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Pembroke 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 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.
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.
Pembroke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Pembroke.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pembroke: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pembroke: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform, 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.
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