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It takes an average of 8h 20m to travel from Sandwich to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 215 miles (346 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Sandwich to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £52.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | Sandwich | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 4h 21m | |
| Distance | 215 miles (346 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £52.60 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Sandwich to Manchester in 4 hours 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Sandwich to Manchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 20 minutes to travel the 215 miles (346 km) from Sandwich to Manchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 36 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 London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Manchester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Sandwich to Manchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £52.60. 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 Manchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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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.