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Madrid to Manchester train

Q: How long does the train from Madrid to Manchester take?

On average the Madrid to Manchester train time is 22 h 47 min covering the 903 mile (1456 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first train from Madrid to Manchester leave?

The first train from Madrid to Manchester leaves at 7: 00 AM . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: What time does the last train from Madrid to Manchester leave?

The last train from Madrid to Manchester leaves at 9: 10 PM .

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Overview: Train from Madrid to Manchester

	Distance	903 miles (1456 km)
	Train frequency	3 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Renfe AVE

Trains from Madrid to Manchester cover the 903 miles (1456 km) long route taking on average 22 h 47 min with our travel partners like Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Train companies: AVE from Madrid to Manchester trains

You can travel by train between Madrid and Manchester with AVE. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Looking for a comfortable way to travel to Manchester from Madrid? Reserve your Renfe AVE train to Manchester from Madrid with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national train company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Madrid to Manchester journey. Omio shows you current AVE schedules and tickets to cover the 903 miles (1456 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this journey. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.

As the main high-speed train service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE trains one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!

Madrid to Manchester train information with AVE:

Average Duration: 22 h 47 min
AVE frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Manchester.

On average the Madrid to Manchester train time is 22 h 47 min covering the 903 mile (1456 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to Manchester leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to Manchester leaves at 9: 10 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Madrid to Manchester which require at least one change with Renfe AVE. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with Renfe AVE from Madrid to Manchester.

For the best Madrid to Manchester train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Renfe AVE. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Madrid to Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 10 PM.

When departing from Madrid, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Méndez Alvaro. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in train stations like Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.6 miles (954 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Madrid to Manchester is December.

Yes, you can take a flight between Madrid and Manchester.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Manchester

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is the most popular Madrid railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Madrid for your trip to Manchester.

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