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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Prestatyn
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Prestatyn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Prestatyn will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 20 trains that leave Manchester for Prestatyn every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
G3840510:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£131One-way0 changes- G383998:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£221One-way0 changes
- G3841714:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)16:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£221One-way0 changes
- G3841513:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)15:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£241One-way0 changes
- G3840911:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)13:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£241One-way0 changes
- G383998:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£221One-way0 changes
- G3841513:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)15:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£241One-way0 changes
- G3840510:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£131One-way0 changes
- G3840911:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)13:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£241One-way0 changes
- G3841312:481h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)14:21Prestatyn station (PRT)£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Prestatyn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Prestatyn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 79 km
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Prestatyn train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Prestatyn trains for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G86159 · G89076+G38352 | On time 8:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h53 | 9:53 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 2 changes | |
| G89076+G38352 | On time 8:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h47 | 9:53 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 1 change | |
| G38399 | 8:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h33 | 10:21 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
 W33888 · C01304 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h43 | 10:37 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 1 change | |
| G86165 · G89080+C01304 | 9:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h37 | 10:37 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 2 changes | |
| G86170 · G89084+W34011 | 10:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h42 | 11:42 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 2 changes | |
| G89084+W34011 | 10:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h36 | 11:42 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 1 change | |
| G38405 | 10:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h33 | 12:21 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86176 · G89086+G39027 | 11:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h47 | 12:47 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 2 changes | |
| G89086+G39027 | 11:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h41 | 12:47 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 1 change | |
| G38409 | 11:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h33 | 13:21 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86181 · G89092+G38361 | On time 12:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h51 | 13:51 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 2 changes | |
| G89092+G38361 | On time 12:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h45 | 13:51 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 1 change | |
| G38413 | 12:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h33 | 14:21 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86122 · G89095+G39032 | 13:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h50 | 14:50 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 2 changes | |
| G89095+G39032 | 13:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h44 | 14:50 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 1 change | |
| G38415 | 13:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h33 | 15:21 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86141 · G89098+G38364 | On time 14:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h51 | 15:51 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 2 changes | |
| G89098+G38364 | On time 14:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h45 | 15:51 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 1 change | |
| G38417 | 14:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h33 | 16:21 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Prestatyn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Prestatyn run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Prestatyn trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Prestatyn from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Prestatyn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Prestatyn
Most Manchester to Prestatyn trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Prestatyn station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Prestatyn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Prestatyn leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
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.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Prestatyn station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Prestatyn from Prestatyn city centre
Prestatyn train station facilities and services
Prestatyn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Best Pizza & Kebab, Crispy Cod, Pizza Pan Takeaway, Chynna Garden
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Prestatyn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Prestatyn. 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 Prestatyn: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Prestatyn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Prestatyn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with ramps and a lift, 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) take cash, and major debit and credit cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Halcyon And Quest Hotel.
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