How to get from Manchester Greater Manchester to Craven Arms
3 ways, 118 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Sunday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 41m | £53–153 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 58m | £13–17 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 58m | £200–285 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:29 → 10:221h 53m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£76–153
- 09:28 → 11:101h 42m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£53–113
- 10:29 → 12:271h 58m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£76–153
- 11:28 → 13:091h 41m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£53–113
- 12:29 → 14:231h 54m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£76–153
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Manchester Greater Manchester to Craven Arms?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 41m door to door. The straight-line distance is 118 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Manchester Greater Manchester to Craven Arms?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £13. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Manchester Greater Manchester to Craven Arms?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 41m. Fares run £53–153 across classes.
- How far is Craven Arms from Manchester Greater Manchester by road?
- About 143 km, roughly 2h 58m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £13–17; tolls and parking are extra.