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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Caernarfon
- Cheapest price on Nov 11
- €24
- Average ticket price on Nov 11
- €24
- Fastest journey on Nov 11
- 2 h 44 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 11
- 2 h 44 m
- Trains on Nov 11
- 1
- Distance
- 140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Caernarfon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Caernarfon will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Wed, Nov 11, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Caernarfon, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 11 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Wed, Nov 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
8:48 AM 2h44 Manchester 11:32 AM Caernarfon €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:48 AM 2h44 Manchester 11:32 AM Caernarfon €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Caernarfon
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Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 4:44 AM |
Last train 9:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Manchester to Caernarfon train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Caernarfon trains for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:48 AM Manchester | 2h44 | 11:32 AM Caernarfon | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 8:54 AM Manchester | 2h30 | 11:24 AM Caernarfon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:48 AM Manchester | 2h44 | 12:32 PM Caernarfon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Caernarfon trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Caernarfon from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Caernarfon
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon
Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon are provided by Arriva, Virgin trains, and Northern rail. All services have one change, usually at Bangor, and others may have two or three changes. The first train of the day leaves after 5:00 a.m., with services continuing all day until the last train which departs after 11:00 p.m. The quickest service takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes, but some journeys may take up to 7 and 30 minutes. Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon depart from Manchester's Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations, both located in the centre of the city. They arrive at Caernarfon Station on St Helen's Road.
FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Caernarfon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Caernarfon
Most Manchester to Caernarfon trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Caernarfon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Caernarfon leave from?
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.
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 Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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