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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 26
$103
Average ticket price on Oct 26
$103
Fastest journey on Oct 26
3 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Oct 26
3 h 27 m
Trains on Oct 26
1
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Epsom to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Epsom to Manchester will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
On Mon, Oct 26, we found 1 trains from Epsom to Manchester, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 26 the direct trains cover the 274 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
On Mon, Oct 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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 Epsom to Manchester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (274 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 170 miles (274 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€60) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Most Epsom to Manchester trains use the Epsom to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Epsom and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Epsom has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Epsom.
Wi-Fi is available at Epsom. ATMs are available at Epsom.
Ticket office support is available at Epsom.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Epsom: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Epsom: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, 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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