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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 20
$89
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$125
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 20
16
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Corby to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Corby to Manchester will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
It's difficult to get from Corby to Manchester without transferring at least 3 times.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Corby to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 37m by train vs 2h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $41 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 Corby to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM Corby | 3h02 | 1:02 PM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Corby | 3h33 | 2:03 PM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 11:39 AM Corby | 3h40 | 3:19 PM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 12:27 PM Corby | 4h08 | 4:35 PM Manchester | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Corby to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 11:06 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Most Corby to Manchester trains use the Corby to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Corby and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Corby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Corby.
Ticket office support is available at Corby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Corby: Parking, WC.
Available at Corby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Corby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A - this station has step-free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
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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