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Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly by train

First train

19:37

Last train

22:04

Departure station

Kenley

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

From 8h 0m

Distance

174 miles (280 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southern

Taking the train from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly in 8 hours

Thinking about taking the train from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 9 hours 30 minutes to travel the 174 miles (280 km) from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or TransPennine Express to Manchester Piccadilly. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Manchester Piccadilly by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Kenley and Manchester Piccadilly by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly?

No, there are no direct train services from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly. Travelling from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly leave?

The first train from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly leaves at 19:37. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly leave?

The last train from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly leaves at 22:04. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Kenley and Manchester Piccadilly by train?

Trains travelling from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly cover a distance of around 174 miles (280 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Kenley.

Cheap train tickets from Kenley to Manchester Piccadilly

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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