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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$132
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
Of the 3 trains that leave Didcot Parkway (DID) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 218 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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.
9:03 AM3h26Didcot Parkway (DID)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1321One-way0 transfers
9:18 AM4h31Didcot Parkway (DID)1:49 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1481One-way0 transfers- 10:03 AM4h02Didcot Parkway (DID)2:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1571One-way0 transfers
- 9:03 AM3h26Didcot Parkway (DID)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1321One-way0 transfers
- 10:03 AM4h02Didcot Parkway (DID)2:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1571One-way0 transfers
- 9:18 AM4h31Didcot Parkway (DID)1:49 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1481One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $130 (€106).
A bus is $141 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $179 (€147).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (3h 5m by train vs 3h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $130 (€106) compared to roughly $76 (€62) 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.
Live departures
Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:03 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 3h26 | 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:18 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 4h31 | 1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:03 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 4h02 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 19:28. The fastest train covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 7:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Didcot Parkway (DID) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Didcot Parkway (DID) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Didcot Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Didcot Parkway (DID) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Didcot Parkway from Didcot city centre
Didcot Parkway train station facilities and services
Didcot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Didcot Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Didcot Parkway. ATMs are available at Didcot Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Didcot Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Didcot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Didcot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Didcot Parkway: 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 via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not 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: 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.
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 Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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