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It takes an average of 7h 20m to travel from Rayleigh to Manchester Piccadilly by train, over a distance of around 177 miles (284 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Rayleigh to Manchester Piccadilly and tickets for this journey start from £52 when you book in advance.
| First train | 10:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:38 | |
| Departure station | Rayleigh | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Journey time | From 4h 59m | |
| Distance | 177 miles (284 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £52 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Rayleigh to Manchester Piccadilly by train
Looking to travel from Rayleigh to Manchester Piccadilly by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 20 minutes to travel from Rayleigh to Manchester Piccadilly by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 59 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 177 miles (284 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 Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway 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 Rayleigh 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, as advance tickets start from £52.00.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Rayleigh to Manchester Piccadilly?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.