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Compare train, bus, and flight for Huntingdon to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huntingdon to Manchester 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 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Huntingdon to Manchester:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huntingdon to Manchester costing on average $85 (€68).
A bus is $171 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Huntingdon to Manchester costing on average $202 (€162).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 3h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $85 (€68) compared to roughly $51 (€41) 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
Huntingdon to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Huntingdon to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:52 AM Huntingdon | 3h13 | 3:05 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Huntingdon to Manchester by train, bus, or flight
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Why should you book Huntingdon to Manchester trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Huntingdon to Manchester.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Trip?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Huntingdon to Manchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Huntingdon to Manchester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Huntingdon to Manchester
Trains from Huntingdon to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) but you can travel from only $27 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (188 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Thameslink, Great Northern from Huntingdon to Manchester trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Thameslink, Great Northern trains will get you between Huntingdon and Manchester from $27 (€21). 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 Huntingdon to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huntingdon 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Huntingdon to Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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
- Toilets Location: Available in booking hall and Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting areas are available on both platforms
- Storage location: Front right hand side and platform 3 car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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