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Discover all cities, trains, and train stations connected to Manchester.
With direct train routes from 35 prominent cities across the United Kingdom, Manchester is well-connected.
Many cities and towns across Europe are connected to Manchester with just 1 or 2 transfers, including iconic cities like Paris, Brussels or Berlin!
For those looking to explore Manchester from the United Kingdom, high-speed trains, intercity trains, and regional trains are available that connect major cities like London, Glasgow, Edinburgh Waverley, Bristol Temple Meads and Newcastle to Manchester.
In addition, lots of shorter routes, national and regional stations, are connected by train to Manchester.
Interesting fact: the longest direct journey to Manchester spans 270 km (168 miles) from Pembroke, offering an immersive 6-hour adventure from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom!
Popular train routes to Manchester..
..with 0 train changes
London2hBirmingham2hLiverpool50mGlasgow3hSheffield50mLeeds1hEdinburgh Waverley3hBristol Temple Meads3hCardiff Central3hNottingham2hReading3hPreston50mSwansea4hNewcastle2hSouthampton4hBournemouth5hPeterborough3hOxford3hYork2hBlackpool1hNorwich5hDoncaster1hChester55mCarlisle2hShrewsbury1hCrewe30mTaunton4hBangor (Gwynedd)2hLlandudno Junction2hAbergavenny3hHolyhead3hPembroke7hManchester Airport15mWindermere2hConwy2h
..with 1 train change
Paris5hBrussels4hAmsterdam6hRotterdam6hLeicester2hHull2hBrighton3hDerby3hPlymouth5hLille4hPortsmouth5hSwindon3hAberdeen7hIpswich Station5hDundee5hCambridge Station3hHastings4hExeter5hBath Spa4hWorcester4hFolkestone3hWeymouth6hCanterbury3hStratford International6hInverness8hPerth6hKings Lynn4hDover3hNewcastle Airport3hTruro7hHarwich4hPenzance9hAberystwyth5hOban6hTotnes5hFort William10hSnowdown4hFishguard & Goodwick6hNewport (Essex)3hPwllheli5h
..with 2 train changes
Berlin12hVienna18hBarcelona12hMilan14hMunich11hCologne8hMarseille8hFrankfurt (Main)8hStuttgart8hDüsseldorf9hEssen7hDortmund7hAntwerp5hLyon8hNürnberg15hHannover10hDuisburg7hToulouse9hThe Hague6hUtrecht6h
How to get to Manchester by train: Your Ultimate Guide
Easily plan your journey on trains to Manchester with our interactive train map, showcasing all available train stations connected to Manchester, whether direct or with train changes.
Navigate station information, timetables, and book Manchester train tickets.
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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 trains to Manchester tailored to your preferences.
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Explore the possibilities by clicking around, or read on, and find out how to get to Manchester via train!
International trains to Manchester
Trains from France to Manchester
From Paris or Lille, at least 1 train change is required.
If you want to visit Manchester from Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice or Nantes, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains from Belgium to Manchester
From Brussels, at least 1 train change is required.
If you want to visit Manchester from Antwerp, Ghent, Liège, Bruges or Namur, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains from the Netherlands to Manchester
From Amsterdam or Rotterdam, at least 1 train change is required.
If you want to visit Manchester from The Hague, Utrecht, Groningen, Eindhoven or Breda, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains from Germany to Manchester
If you want to visit Manchester from Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt (Main) or Stuttgart, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains from Austria to Manchester
If you want to visit Manchester from Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck or Wels Hbf, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains from Spain to Manchester
If you want to visit Manchester from Barcelona, Girona or Figueres - Vilafant, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains from Italy to Manchester
If you want to visit Manchester from Milan, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains from Switzerland to Manchester
If you want to visit Manchester from Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne or Vallorbe, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains from Luxembourg to Manchester
If you want to visit Manchester from Luxembourg, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.
Trains across the United Kingdom to Manchester
⇅ 0 changes
London2hBirmingham2hLiverpool50mGlasgow3hSheffield50mLeeds1hEdinburgh Waverley3hBristol Temple Meads3hCardiff Central3hNottingham2hReading3hPreston50mSwansea4hNewcastle2hSouthampton4hBournemouth5hPeterborough3hOxford3hYork2hBlackpool1h
⇅ 1 train change
Leicester2hHull2hBrighton3hDerby3hPlymouth5hPortsmouth5hSwindon3hAberdeen7hIpswich Station5hDundee5hCambridge Station3hHastings4hExeter5hBath Spa4hWorcester4hFolkestone3hWeymouth6hCanterbury3hStratford International6hInverness8h
⇅ 2 train changes
Tips for Cheap train tickets to 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.