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Outbound fromWest Malling to Manchester Piccadilly by train
It takes an average of 9h 8m to travel from West Malling to Manchester Piccadilly by train, over a distance of around 188 miles (302 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from West Malling to Manchester Piccadilly and tickets for this journey start from £41.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:47 | |
| Departure station | West Malling | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Journey time | From 4h 46m | |
| Distance | 188 miles (302 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £41.90 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink |
Take the train from West Malling to Manchester Piccadilly in 4 hours 46 minutes
If you want to travel from West Malling to Manchester Piccadilly by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from West Malling to Manchester Piccadilly by train to take around 9 hours 8 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 2 trains per day running on this route, which spans 188 miles (302 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Manchester Piccadilly. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from West Malling to Manchester Piccadilly start from £41.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from West Malling to Manchester Piccadilly
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