What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wales is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wales is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Wales. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Manchester to Wales?

The distance between Manchester and Wales is 53 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Wales without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Wales?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Manchester to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wales bus from?

Manchester to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Wales bus arrive?

Manchester to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wales is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Manchester to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1329+ hotels available in Wales.

Manchester to Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Wales by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to SheffieldLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C6 to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue216 / ...
1h 43m
Drive 49.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Wales49.8 mi
1h 8m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk079
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C6 to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue216 / ...
2h 47m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Wales49.8 mi
1h 8m
£100–130

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Wales.

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Distance: 52.7 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Wales, England?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Sheffield Interchange/C1, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 2h 47m.

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