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Outbound fromManningtree to Manchester Piccadilly by train
It takes an average of 7h 29m to travel from Manningtree to Manchester Piccadilly by train, over a distance of around 173 miles (278 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Manningtree to Manchester Piccadilly and tickets for this journey start from £48 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:51 | |
| Departure station | Manningtree | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Journey time | From 5h 10m | |
| Distance | 173 miles (278 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £48 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
How to travel from Manningtree to Manchester Piccadilly by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Manningtree to Manchester Piccadilly? Look no further.
You'll usually find 2 trains per day running between Manningtree and Manchester Piccadilly, which usually take 7 hours 29 minutes to complete the 173 miles (278 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Manchester Piccadilly by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Manningtree to Manchester Piccadilly start from £48.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Manchester Piccadilly? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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