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Northern Rail
With transfers
1h 17m
Northern Rail
Northern Rail
With transfers
1h 33m
Northern Rail
Northern Rail
With transfers
1h 33m
Northern Rail
Northern Rail
With transfers
1h 10m
Northern Rail
Transpennine Express
With transfers
1h 14m
Transpennine Express
Transpennine Express
With transfers
1h 15m
Transpennine Express

Manchester train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains to Manchester

RETURN FROM

£20

ONE-WAY FROM

£5

POPULAR STATION

Stockton-on-Tees

POPULAR TRAIN COMPANY

Northern Rail
The cheapest return train ticket to Manchester is from Liverpool, starting at £20. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
The cheapest one-way train ticket to Manchester is from Leeds, starting at £5. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
Stockton-on-Tees is one of the most popular stations in Manchester
Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and AccesRail also service this route

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester
Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083
Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474
Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509
Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135
Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418
Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

Book return train tickets to Manchester

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets to Manchester that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Northern Rail
8 Mar
06:00Liverpool Lime Street
0h 55m
06:55Manchester Deansgate
15 Mar
06:00Manchester Deansgate
0h 53m
06:53Liverpool Lime Street
Multiple carriers
8 Mar
05:54Liverpool Lime Street
0h 36m
06:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
15 Mar
05:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 52m
06:22Liverpool Lime Street
Transpennine Express
8 Mar
06:14Liverpool Lime Street
0h 53m
07:07Manchester Oxford Road
15 Mar
06:11Manchester Oxford Road
0h 49m
07:00Liverpool Lime Street
Multiple carriers
7 Mar
04:51Liverpool Lime Street
0h 37m
05:28Manchester Shudehill Interchange
15 Mar
05:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 52m
06:22Liverpool Lime Street
Transpennine Express
28 Mar
02:18Leeds
1h 21m
03:39Manchester Piccadilly
31 Mar
04:22Manchester Piccadilly
1h 28m
05:50Leeds
AccesRail
11 Jul
13:35Liverpool Central
1h 10m
14:45Manchester
11 Jul
20:05Manchester
1h 10m
21:15Liverpool Central

Book one-way train tickets to Manchester

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find available train tickets by date.
Northern Rail
24 Feb
05:12Leeds
1h 17m
06:29Manchester Shudehill Interchange
Northern Rail
11 Apr
05:19Leeds
1h 33m
06:52Manchester Shudehill Interchange
Northern Rail
6 Mar
05:19Leeds
1h 33m
06:52Manchester Shudehill Interchange
Northern Rail
2 Apr
04:59Blackpool North
1h 10m
06:09Manchester Deansgate
Transpennine Express
23 Feb
03:34Leeds
1h 14m
04:48Manchester Piccadilly
Transpennine Express
23 Feb
00:02Leeds
1h 15m
01:17Manchester Shudehill Interchange

FAQs for booking trains to Manchester

How to get to the centre of Manchester from Manchester train stations?

Reaching Manchester Central Business District (CBD) in the city centre is straightforward from any of the three main train stations in the city. Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station, the principal terminal for trains to Manchester, is a short drive by taxi, car hire or rideshare services such as Uber. Optionally, you can take Tram 1, which, including walk time, doesn't take long to get you to the CBD. It is close enough for a comfortable bike ride or a leisurely walk, especially if you're travelling with minimal luggage. Manchester trains arriving at Manchester Oxford Road Railway Station (the second busiest) leaves you even closer to the Central Business District than Manchester Piccadilly so that you can anticipate a reduced time on the road between the two locations. Bus lines 102 from Piccadilly Gardens and 197 from Great Bridgewater Street take a few minutes to the city centre. Most routes by car will serve you well if you prefer this to a bike ride, and there's a route via Rochdale Canal Tow Path, which is best for walking. If your cheap train tickets to Manchester take you via Manchester Victoria Railway Station, there are convenient vehicular routes to get you there in a few minutes. Free Bus 2 or the Green Line metro to St. Peter's Square are speedy options, and so is cycling, but walking will take you on a slightly longer journey.

Can you leave luggage in train stations at Manchester?

When you want to enjoy the rail to Manchester for a day trip or discover nearby attractions for a few hours before your scheduled departure, luggage facilities come in handy to allow you to move around without your baggage. You can also use this facility for pre-booking heavy cases or travel bags when you purchase advance train tickets to Manchester, although not all of the city's rail stations are equipped with luggage storage lockers. For Manchester trains arriving at Piccadilly station, the luggage storage is located between Platforms 10 and 11 and stays open from early morning until late at night. Unfortunately, taking the train to Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester Victoria stations, you won't find any luggage storage lockers at these stations at this time.

What services are available at the popular stations in Manchester?

All of the major railway stations in Manchester are equipped with plenty of amenities and services. You will find ticket offices, taxi stand, Metrolink access, refreshment stands, toilets, ramps for wheelchair users to board trains from platforms and induction loops for the hearing impaired. At Manchester Piccadilly station, you can enjoy a long list of extra/superior facilities, including long-term parking, ticket vending machines as well as information points and a reception desk. Avanti West Coast train company provides a first-class passenger lounge in the main concourse, while the upper concourse offers a departure lounge and photo booth. The station is also stair-free, with wheelchairs available upon request for use around the station. Manchester Piccadilly station is open around the clock. At Manchester Oxford Road station, the office is usually open before dawn until just before midnight from Monday to Saturday, opening a little later on Sundays. Manchester Victoria station is also open from pre-dawn hours daily but closes after midnight.

Do I need identification to travel to Manchester by train?

If you are a UK citizen or permanent resident, a passport is not required for travel by train to Manchester from anywhere in the UK. You should, however, carry some form of photographic ID such as a driving licence, a valid EU national identity card or a proof of age card for minors in case of inspections by train or station staff. All other foreign nationals should consider travelling with their valid passport as proof of ID if and when required in Manchester trains.

How much is a train ticket to Manchester?

Users have found that prices vary from their starting point. If you’re catching a train from Edinburgh for instance, prices usually start from around £169, while leaving from Liverpool, a low price would be £523.

What is the main train station in Manchester?

Manchester is best served by Stockton-on-Tees. There you’ll find a number of trains that can get you to your destination. Major cities accessible by train from Stockton-on-Tees are Edinburgh and Liverpool.

What train companies go to Manchester?

Some of the options we’ve found for trains to Manchester are Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and AccesRail. Typically, your options for trains to Manchester will be determined by the route you take.

How far in advance should I book a train to Manchester?

£5 is the average one-way price to Manchester this week. We don’t expect any changes in price for the next 3 months. We recommend booking when you can to ensure you have your desired date secured.

How far is the centre of Manchester from Stockton-on-Tees, Manchester Clifton and Manchester Radcliffe stations?

If you are travelling from Stockton-on-Tees station, Manchester Clifton station or Manchester Radcliffe station to the centre of Manchester, then the most direct route is 92.5 mi, 11.8 mi and 14.5 mi, respectively.

How far is Stockton-on-Tees from Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford and The Bridgewater Hall?

Etihad Stadium, Manchester’s most popular landmark, is 83.1 mi from Stockton-on-Tees. Old Trafford, the city’s second most popular place to visit, is 86.0 mi from Stockton-on-Tees. The third most popular attraction in Manchester is The Bridgewater Hall, which is 84.4 mi from Stockton-on-Tees.


Popular train routes to Manchester

Most frequently searched train routes to Manchester, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Manchester from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£169
Trains to Manchester from Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 51m
Cheapest price£523
Trains to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time2h 06m
Cheapest price£105
Trains to Manchester from Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 57m
Cheapest price£18
Trains to Manchester from Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£27
Trains to Manchester from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 26m
Cheapest price£148
Trains to Manchester from Southampton
Fastest travel time4h 08m
Cheapest price£127
Trains to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time2h 44m
Cheapest price£218

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