The average train between Manchester and Wellington takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Wellington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Wellington. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Wellington at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 42m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 50m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Wellington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wellington station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Manchester to Wellington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Wellington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Manchester to Wellington train tickets online with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Manchester and Wellington is 88.8 km. The road distance is 118 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m.