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Tenby Museum and Art Gallery
Town museum in a former chapel on Castle Hill, covering local archaeology, art, maritime history and Tenby’s story.
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G38880Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Tenby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 261 km
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£62 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Tenby 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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![]() | 12:30 Manchester | 8h08 | 20:38 Tenby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:35 Manchester | 7h03 | 19:38 Tenby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Tenby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 17:39. The fastest train covers the 261 km distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 17:39 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Tenby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tenby trip today.
Town museum in a former chapel on Castle Hill, covering local archaeology, art, maritime history and Tenby’s story.
Victorian lifeboat station with exhibits on rescues and RNLI heritage, reached by a scenic walk from the harbour.
Working mediaeval merchant’s house nearby in Pembroke, furnished to show daily life and trade in the Tudor period.
Colourful harbour backed by old town walls and cottages, ideal for photographs, boat trips and short coastal walks.
Clifftop green beside the museum with benches, coastal panoramas and one of the best viewpoints over North Beach.
Broad sandy beach below the town, popular for sea views, Goscar Rock and a classic promenade walk.
Fresh Atlantic lobster landed nearby and simply dressed or grilled. Pembrokeshire’s coast makes it a prized local seafood treat.
Sweet brown crab from the Welsh coast, often served dressed or in salads. It is a classic seaside dish around Tenby and Pembrokeshire.
Traditional Welsh cakes cooked on a griddle with currants and spice. They are a much-loved Welsh tea-time bake eaten across the country.
Smart but relaxed restaurant focused on seasonal local produce, fish and meat dishes, with a modern Welsh approach.
Well-known casual spot for wood-fired pizza, small plates and drinks. Lively atmosphere and consistently popular with locals and visitors.
Popular harbour-side seafood restaurant known for fresh local fish, shellfish and relaxed coastal dining close to Tenby’s waterfront.
Moderate for a UK seaside town. Summer stays can be pricey, but pubs, cafés and local buses are manageable versus bigger UK tourist hotspots.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip restaurants 10-12.5% for good service. Round up for taxis, and small café tips are optional.
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Tenby railway station -> Tenby town centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Tenby 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 Tenby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Tenby trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Tenby station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Tenby 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.
Tenby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Tenby.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tenby: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tenby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Pembroke Dock) from the car park. Access to Platform 2 (to Carmarthen) is via an end of platform ramp and a foot crossing across the railway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: located in station 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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