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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 23
$232
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$242
Fastest journey on Sep 23
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
3 h 30 m
Trains on Sep 23
3
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greenwich to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Greenwich to Manchester will cost around $242 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $232.
It's difficult to get from Greenwich to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
W34021+
Metro from Greenwich to Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line)+
C36940+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston
C10015+
W34021+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
W34175+
Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+
P86787
W34021+
Metro from Greenwich to Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line)+
C36940+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston
C10015+
W34021+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
W34175+
Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+
P86787Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenwich to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a flight costs an average of $385.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $385 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Greenwich to Manchester:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenwich to Manchester costing on average $113.
A bus is $367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greenwich to Manchester costing on average $385.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
The table below shows live departures for Greenwich to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34175+ P86787+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 5:33 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 3h32 | 9:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34021+ C10015+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | 5:47 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 3h32 | 9:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34021+ C36940+ Metro from Greenwich to Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line)+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston | 5:54 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 3h25 | 9:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Greenwich to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Most Greenwich to Manchester trains use the Greenwich to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Greenwich and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Greenwich is 2 km from Greenwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Greenwich has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Greenwich.
ATMs are available at Greenwich.
Ticket office support is available at Greenwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Greenwich: Parking, WC.
Available at Greenwich: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Greenwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00, 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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