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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Manchester
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €18
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €38
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 13 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 14 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 62
- Distance
- 93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Manchester will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €18.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 62 trains from York to Manchester, including 58 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G158832:35 AM 1h59 York station (YRK) 4:34 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €18 1 One-way 0 changes- G15937
1:30 AM 2h02 York station (YRK) 3:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €18 1 One-way 0 changes - C24826
5:02 AM 1h36 York station (YRK) 6:38 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €18 1 One-way 0 changes - W84766
5:32 AM 1h19 York station (YRK) 6:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €19 1 One-way 0 changes - G16008
5:42 AM 1h36 York station (YRK) 7:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €19 1 One-way 0 changes
- C24954
11:05 AM 1h13 York station (YRK) 12:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €46 1 One-way 0 changes - G15922
1:04 PM 1h14 York station (YRK) 2:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €46 1 One-way 0 changes - G15907
12:04 PM 1h14 York station (YRK) 1:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €46 1 One-way 0 changes - C24965
3:04 PM 1h14 York station (YRK) 4:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €46 1 One-way 0 changes - C24969
4:04 PM 1h14 York station (YRK) 5:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €46 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from York to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
York to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24587 | Delayed 11:25 AM 11:21 AMYork station (YRK) | 1h16 | 12:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15812 | On time 11:46 AM York station (YRK) | 1h23 | 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24708 | On time 11:58 AM York station (YRK) | 1h39 | 1:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15907 | On time 12:04 PM York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 1:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24593 | On time 12:20 PM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 1:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15816 | On time 12:49 PM York station (YRK) | 1h20 | 2:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15818 | On time 12:58 PM York station (YRK) | 1h39 | 2:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15922 | On time 1:04 PM York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 2:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C03172 | On time 1:20 PM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 2:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15833 | On time 1:45 PM York station (YRK) | 1h24 | 3:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15839 | On time 1:58 PM York station (YRK) | 1h39 | 3:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15900 | On time 2:04 PM York station (YRK) | 1h15 | 3:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24605 | On time 2:20 PM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 3:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15807 | On time 2:49 PM York station (YRK) | 1h20 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24726 | On time 2:58 PM York station (YRK) | 1h39 | 4:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24965 | On time 3:04 PM York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 4:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24610 | On time 3:20 PM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 4:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15813 | On time 3:49 PM York station (YRK) | 1h20 | 5:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24732 | On time 3:58 PM York station (YRK) | 1h41 | 5:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24969 | On time 4:04 PM York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 5:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C03182 | On time 4:20 PM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 5:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15837 | On time 4:48 PM York station (YRK) | 1h21 | 6:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15853 | On time 4:58 PM York station (YRK) | 1h41 | 6:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24972 | On time 5:03 PM York station (YRK) | 1h15 | 6:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24623 | On time 5:21 PM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 6:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15817 | On time 5:45 PM York station (YRK) | 1h24 | 7:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24745 | On time 5:53 PM York station (YRK) | 1h44 | 7:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24975 | On time 6:04 PM York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 7:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C03192 | On time 6:20 PM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 7:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15815 | On time 6:49 PM York station (YRK) | 1h21 | 8:10 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15847 | On time 6:58 PM York station (YRK) | 1h39 | 8:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24979 | On time 7:04 PM York station (YRK) | 1h15 | 8:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16022 | On time 7:20 PM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 8:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
| G15937 | On time 1:30 AM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 3:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15883 | On time 2:35 AM York station (YRK) | 1h59 | 4:34 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24826 | 5:02 AM York station (YRK) | 1h36 | 6:38 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84766 | 5:32 AM York station (YRK) | 1h19 | 6:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16008 | 5:42 AM York station (YRK) | 1h36 | 7:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24679 | 5:58 AM York station (YRK) | 1h39 | 7:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15889 | 6:17 AM York station (YRK) | 1h19 | 7:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16141 | 6:37 AM York station (YRK) | 1h33 | 8:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24982 | 6:46 AM York station (YRK) | 1h23 | 8:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24609 | 6:54 AM York station (YRK) | 1h43 | 8:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16018 | 7:04 AM York station (YRK) | 1h15 | 8:19 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G88958 · G89202 | 7:11 AM York station (YRK) | 2h18 | 9:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
| C24945 | 8:04 AM York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 9:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15894 | 8:19 AM York station (YRK) | 1h17 | 9:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16067 | 8:48 AM York station (YRK) | 1h21 | 10:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24691 | 8:56 AM York station (YRK) | 1h41 | 10:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16013 | 9:04 AM York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 10:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15893 | 9:21 AM York station (YRK) | 1h15 | 10:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16071 | 9:49 AM York station (YRK) | 1h20 | 11:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24696 | 9:58 AM York station (YRK) | 1h39 | 11:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24952 | 10:04 AM York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 11:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C03158 | 10:20 AM York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 11:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88969 · G89217 | 10:24 AM York station (YRK) | 2h10 | 12:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
| G16076 | 10:44 AM York station (YRK) | 1h25 | 12:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24701 | 10:58 AM York station (YRK) | 1h39 | 12:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24954 | 11:05 AM York station (YRK) | 1h13 | 12:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: York to Manchester train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and Manchester
Most York to Manchester trains use the York to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare York and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which York station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to York from York city centre
York train station facilities and services
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at York.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Manchester station do trains from York arrive at?
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.
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 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.
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