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Compare train for Manchester to Llangollen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Llangollen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 84 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Llangollen
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Llangollen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Manchester to Llangollen
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- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Llangollen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Ruabon station (RUA).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Llangollen by train.
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