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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 Oct 11
$167
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$167
Fastest journey on Oct 11
4 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
4 h 39 m
Trains on Oct 11
1
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chippenham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chippenham to Manchester will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $167.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 1 trains from Chippenham to Manchester, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest trains will take 4 h 39 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.


Trains from Chippenham to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€41) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€41) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 7:56 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Chippenham to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:26 AM Chippenham | 4h39 | 2:05 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Chippenham to Manchester trains use the Chippenham to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Chippenham and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chippenham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Chippenham.
Ticket office support is available at Chippenham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chippenham: Parking, WC.
Available at Chippenham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chippenham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A station – This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform. Step free access available to both platforms via lifts from the main station entrance and disused platform. Station is accessible if arriving at the station main entrance and not from the north, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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