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Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye by train

First train

04:11

Last train

22:52

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

Peckham Rye

Journey time

From 4h 34m

Distance

166 miles (267 km)

Frequency

2 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern

Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye in 4 hours 34 minutes

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

It usually takes around 6 hours 40 minutes to travel the 166 miles (267 km) from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to Peckham Rye. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye 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 Peckham Rye by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye take?

The average journey time by train between Manchester Piccadilly and Peckham Rye is 6 hours and 40 minutes, with around 2 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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

The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye?

No, there are no direct train services from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye. Travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

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

The first train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye leaves at 04:11. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye leaves at 22:52. 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 Manchester Piccadilly and Peckham Rye by train?

Trains travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Peckham Rye cover a distance of around 166 miles (267 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Peckham Rye 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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