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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 01
$9
Average ticket price on Oct 01
$9
Fastest journey on Oct 01
44 m
Average journey duration on Oct 01
46 m
Trains on Oct 01
5
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edale to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edale to Manchester will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Thu, Oct 01, we found 5 trains from Edale to Manchester, including 5 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 01 the direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Thu, Oct 01 the slowest trains will take 53 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.










The table below shows live departures for Edale to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday, September 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:48 AM Edale | 0h44 | 11:32 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Edale to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:19 PM |
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Most Edale to Manchester trains use the Edale to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Edale and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Edale.
Wi-Fi is available at Edale.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edale: Parking.
Available at Edale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edale: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access to both platforms but the low level of the platforms means there is a large step from platform to train, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, 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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