How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Bangor?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bangor start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bangor?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Bangor is 2h 26m, covering a distance of 80 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Transport for Wales .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Bangor route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Bangor?

The earliest train from Manchester to Bangor departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 23:45.

Which 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?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 £16

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Bangor on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:48	Manchester Oxford Road	2h 47m	11:35	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags
Train	09:48	Manchester Oxford Road	2h 19m	12:07	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags
Train	15:55	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 24m	18:19	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags
Train	16:48	Manchester Oxford Road	2h 47m	19:35	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags
Train	17:48	Manchester Oxford Road	2h 23m	20:11	Bangor (Gwynedd)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Bangor

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bangor. The journey takes about 2 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2h 26mAverage duration

80 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£23 - £84	Average duration2h 26m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	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

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Bangor by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Bangor?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bangor start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bangor?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Bangor is 2h 26m, covering a distance of 80 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Bangor route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Bangor?
The earliest train from Manchester to Bangor departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 23:45.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Bangor?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

10/12

£35

11/12

£26

Today

£53

13/12

£23

14/12

£26

15/12

No data

16/12

£26

17/12

£23

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Bangor was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £23

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 £23 to £80 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 £23, which is on 2025-12-13.

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.