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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
$310
Average price
$310
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Farnham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Farnham to Manchester will cost around $310 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $310.
It's difficult to get from Farnham to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Farnham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $120. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $120, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Farnham to Manchester:
A train is $73 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Farnham to Manchester costing on average $204.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (3h 35m by train vs 4h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $132 compared to roughly $73 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 Farnham to Manchester trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 PM Farnham | 4h58 | 11:28 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:32 PM Farnham | 9h57 | 9:29 AM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
![]() | 6:32 AM Farnham | 4h57 | 11:29 AM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:02 AM Farnham | 4h27 | 11:29 AM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:04 AM Farnham | 4h25 | 12:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Farnham | 4h55 | 1:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:34 AM Farnham | 4h55 | 2:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Farnham | 4h55 | 3:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:34 AM Farnham | 4h55 | 4:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:34 PM Farnham | 4h55 | 5:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:34 PM Farnham | 4h55 | 6:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:34 PM Farnham | 4h55 | 7:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:04 PM Farnham | 4h25 | 8:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:04 PM Farnham | 4h25 | 9:29 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Farnham to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $120 but you can travel from only $98 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $120 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Farnham to Manchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Farnham to Manchester trains use the Farnham to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Farnham and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Farnham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Farnham.
Wi-Fi is available at Farnham.
Ticket office support is available at Farnham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Farnham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Farnham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Farnham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps to both platforms with gradient of up to approx 1:7. Step-free access between platforms via level crossing approximately 50m, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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