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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
kr1307
Average ticket price on Sep 23
kr1440
Fastest journey on Sep 23
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
3 h 56 m
Trains on Sep 23
6
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aldershot to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aldershot to Manchester will cost around kr1440 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr1307.
It's difficult to get from Aldershot to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston
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Tube from London Victoria to London Euston
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
W33931Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aldershot to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr1274 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr1274, while a flight costs an average of kr4689.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr1274 Average price Cheapest | kr4689 Average price | kr696 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Aldershot to Manchester:
A train is kr3415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aldershot to Manchester costing on average kr4689.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
You'll arrive about 58m sooner (3h 17m by train vs 4h 15m by car). Tickets start at around kr1274 compared to roughly kr696 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Aldershot to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34059+ L78498+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 8:04 AM Aldershot station (AHT) | 4h01 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34102+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ L78506 | 8:34 AM Aldershot station (AHT) | 3h45 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G00698 · G66730+ G15126+ L82340 | 8:40 AM Aldershot station (AHT) | 4h19 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
W34210+ L78514+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 9:04 AM Aldershot station (AHT) | 4h01 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34198+ L78765+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ G88386 | 9:34 AM Aldershot station (AHT) | 3h45 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4 transfers | |
W33931+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ L78522 | 9:34 AM Aldershot station (AHT) | 4h10 | 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Aldershot to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr1274 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price kr1274 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Most Aldershot to Manchester trains use the Aldershot to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Aldershot and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aldershot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Aldershot.
Wi-Fi is available at Aldershot. ATMs are available at Aldershot.
Ticket office support is available at Aldershot. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aldershot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aldershot: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aldershot: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to Platforms 2/3 Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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