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Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly by train

First train

19:11

Last train

21:41

Departure station

Nunhead

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

From 3h 53m

Distance

166 miles (268 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink

Travelling from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly by train

Looking to travel from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours to travel from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 53 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 166 miles (268 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Manchester Piccadilly, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or TransPennine Express to get to Manchester Piccadilly. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Nunhead 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 Nunhead and Manchester Piccadilly by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly?

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

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

The first train from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly leaves at 19:11. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly leaves at 21:41. 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 Nunhead and Manchester Piccadilly by train?

Trains travelling from Nunhead to Manchester Piccadilly cover a distance of around 166 miles (268 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

Cheap train tickets from Nunhead 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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