Trains from Manchester

All trains from Manchester

Explore the extensive train network from Manchester.

With direct train routes to 35 prominent cities across the United Kingdom, Manchester offers sufficient train connections for you to explore.

Many international destinations can be reached with just 1 or 2 transfers, including iconic cities like Paris, Brussels or Berlin!

For those looking to explore the United Kingdom, Manchester serves as a prime starting point with high-speed trains, intercity trains, and regional trains connecting to major destinations like London, Glasgow, Edinburgh Waverley, Bristol Temple Meads, Newcastle and beyond, offering a blend of speed, convenience, and comfort.

In addition, lots of shorter routes, national and regional stations, are reachable by train from Manchester.

Interesting fact: the longest direct journey from Manchester spans 270 km (168 miles) to Pembroke, offering an immersive 6-hour adventure from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom!

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Train Travel from Manchester: Your Ultimate Guide

Easily plan your journey on trains from Manchester with our interactive train map, showcasing all available train destinations from Manchester, whether direct or with train changes.

Navigate station information, timetables, and book Manchester train tickets.

Enhance your train search experience with our intuitive filter options, conveniently located at the top of the train map.

Customize your search by specifying criteria like the number of changes, maximum duration, and distance, ensuring you discover the perfect Manchester trains.

Our train map gives an overview of all available train destinations from Manchester tailored to your preferences.

Select a train station and TrainConnections will show you the most convenient train routes, within seconds!

Explore the possibilities by clicking around, or read on, and find out where you can go from Manchester via train!

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International trains from Manchester

Trains from Manchester to France

To get to Paris or Lille at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice or Nantes, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester to Belgium

To get to Brussels at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Antwerp, Ghent, Liège, Bruges or Namur, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester to the Netherlands

To get to Amsterdam or Rotterdam at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit The Hague, Utrecht, Groningen, Eindhoven or Breda, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester to Germany

If you want to visit Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt (Main) or Stuttgart, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester to Austria

If you want to visit Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck or Wels Hbf, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester to Spain

If you want to visit Barcelona, Girona or Figueres - Vilafant, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester to Italy

If you want to visit Milan, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester to Switzerland

If you want to visit Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne or Vallorbe, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester to Luxembourg

If you want to visit Luxembourg, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Manchester across the United Kingdom

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Tips for Cheap train tickets from Manchester

Book Early: Take advantage of early booking windows, which in the United Kingdom typically open 3-4 months before departure, with some routes offering bookings up to 6 months in advance.

Avoid Peak Hours: Opt for off-peak travel times, such as early mornings or early afternoons, to avoid crowded trains and potentially secure lower fares.

Flexibility Pays Off: Remain flexible with your travel dates and times to capitalize on the best deals and discounted fares available.