How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Bangor?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bangor start from $30. The average price for this train route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bangor?

The average train ride duration from Manchester to Bangor is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Transport for Wales .

Which train operators service the Manchester to Bangor route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales , Avanti West Coast .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Bangor?

The earliest train departs from Manchester to Bangor at 7:23am. And the latest train departs at 11:45pm.

What is the best train operator from Manchester to Bangor?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Bangor?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Bangor?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Bangor?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Bangor from $29

Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to Bangor on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:48am	Manchester Oxford Road	2h 19m	12:07pm	Bangor (Gwynedd)	CheapestFastest
Train	3:55pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 24m	6:19pm	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags
Train	5:48pm	Manchester Oxford Road	2h 23m	8:11pm	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags
Train	3:55pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 24m	6:19pm	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags
Train	7:48am	Manchester Oxford Road	2h 56m	10:44am	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:27 AM GMT.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bangor. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

80 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average Price$30 - $108	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Bangor by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Bangor?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bangor start from $30. The average price for this train route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bangor?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to Bangor is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators service the Manchester to Bangor route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Bangor?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to Bangor at 7:23am. And the latest train departs at 11:45pm.
What is the best train operator from Manchester to Bangor?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Bangor?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Bangor?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Bangor?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/27

$30

11/28

$37

Today

$42

11/30

No data

12/01

$33

12/02

$71

12/03

$33

12/04

No data

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Bangor was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Bangor, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $97 for a train ticket from Manchester to Bangor based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.