The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
19:441h45Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)21:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£121One-way0 changes
10:441h46Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)12:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way0 changes
19:441h45Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)21:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£121One-way0 changes
10:441h46Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)12:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 88 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:06 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 2h07 | 11:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:08, the last at 18:07. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 8:08 |
Last train 18:07 |
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Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 17:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 17:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on platform one.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 07:00-13:00, Saturday 08:00-13:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: In "No parking" area at top of station car park near to roundabout at junction of King Street/Victoria Road for (both directions).
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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