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Outbound fromIlford to Manchester Piccadilly by train
It takes an average of 8h 52m to travel from Ilford to Manchester Piccadilly by train, over a distance of around 164 miles (264 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Ilford to Manchester Piccadilly and tickets for this journey start from £74.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 20:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:43 | |
| Departure station | Ilford | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Journey time | From 7h 0m | |
| Distance | 164 miles (264 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £74.10 | |
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Take the train from Ilford to Manchester Piccadilly in 7 hours
If you want to travel from Ilford to Manchester Piccadilly by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Ilford to Manchester Piccadilly by train to take around 8 hours 52 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 7 hours on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 2 trains per day running on this route, which spans 164 miles (264 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Manchester Piccadilly. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Ilford to Manchester Piccadilly start from £74.10 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Ilford to Manchester Piccadilly
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Ilford to Manchester Piccadilly is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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