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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to Manchester
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
105S$
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
136S$
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
3 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
3 h 49 m
Trains on 29 Sept
6
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Manchester will cost around 136S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 105S$.
To travel from Canterbury to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston9:21 AM3h58Canterbury West (CBW)1:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)105 S$1One-way2 changes- W33931+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P856519:54 AM3h50Canterbury West (CBW)1:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)105 S$1One-way2 changes
- W34179+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P8566110:54 AM3h50Canterbury West (CBW)2:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)105 S$1One-way2 changes
- W34101+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P8565810:21 AM3h44Canterbury West (CBW)2:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)105 S$1One-way2 changes
- W34059+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P856398:23 AM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)199 S$1One-way2 changes
- W34059+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P856398:23 AM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)199 S$1One-way2 changes
- W34101+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P8565810:21 AM3h44Canterbury West (CBW)2:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)105 S$1One-way2 changes
- W33931+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P856519:54 AM3h50Canterbury West (CBW)1:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)105 S$1One-way2 changes
- W34179+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P8566110:54 AM3h50Canterbury West (CBW)2:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)105 S$1One-way2 changes
- W34198+P85648+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston9:21 AM3h58Canterbury West (CBW)1:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)105 S$1One-way2 changes
Live departures
Canterbury to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Manchester trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01312+P85622+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 6:53 AM 6:14 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 3h51 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34273+P85626+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 7:33 AM 6:49 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 3h55 | 10:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W33961+P85630+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 7:53 AM 7:19 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 3h46 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W34185+P85635 | On time 7:49 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h55 | 11:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34059+P85639+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 8:53 AM 8:23 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 3h42 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34040+P85906+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P90239_P90331 | Delayed 9:33 AM 8:33 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 4h11 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| W34198+P85648+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 10:13 AM 9:21 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 3h58 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W33931+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P85651 | Delayed 10:33 AM 9:54 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 3h50 | 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34101+P85658+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 10:53 AM 10:21 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 3h44 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34179+P85661+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 11:33 AM 10:54 AMCanterbury West (CBW) | 3h50 | 2:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury to Manchester
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Trains from Canterbury to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 99S$ but you can travel from only 30S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 333 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 333 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price 99S$ |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 9:23 PM |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway from Canterbury to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Canterbury and Manchester from 30S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Canterbury to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Manchester
Most Canterbury to Manchester trains use the Canterbury West to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Canterbury station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury West train station facilities and services
Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Canterbury East from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury East train station facilities and services
Canterbury East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury East.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Canterbury East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury East. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury East: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Canterbury arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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