Explore Wales

In the heart of Great Britain, Manchester is perfectly positioned as a gateway to explore more. Why not extend your stay and head off the beaten track into North Wales. Discover medieval castles in the towns of Conwy and Caernarfon, explore the breath-taking scenery of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park or test your nerve on the world’s fastest zip-line in Penrhyn Quarry or onboard the exhilarating RibRide. Experience the best of both worlds in one trip - uncover the Manchester stories around every street corner with the action-packed adventure and beauty of North Wales.  Easy to get to by rail for a few days or as a day trip from Manchester.

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Continue your Manchester story by exploring further.

Travelling to Wales

Travel to Wales with Transport For Wales where you can save up to half the price* on train journeys to Manchester with Advance tickets.

Kids Go Free!

Children under 16 travel for free on TfW trains, when accompanied by a fare paying adult. 
Under 11’s can travel for free any time, under 16’s are only able to travel for free off-peak.

Important things to note before you travel;

  • Free child travel is only available in Standard class
  • Up to two children can travel for free, per paying adult. Adults must obtain a ticket for all children travelling. Free child travel tickets are only available from a ticket office or on-board from a conductor
  • Under 5’s travel for free on all National Rail services
  • Children aged 5-16 travel for free on Transport for Wales trains only.
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