The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead to Manchester
Cheapest price
$281
Average price
$281
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidenhead to Manchester will cost around $281 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $281.
It's difficult to get from Maidenhead to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Maidenhead to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidenhead to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$109 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Maidenhead to Manchester trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line or first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Maidenhead to Manchester.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Maidenhead to Manchester.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line or first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Maidenhead to Manchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Maidenhead to Manchester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidenhead to Manchester
Trains from Maidenhead to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest month May |
Cheapest day Fri |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 3 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Maidenhead to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Maidenhead and Manchester from $45 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast
Elizabeth Line
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FAQs: Trains from Maidenhead to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead to Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 11:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 - This station has step free access to the platform, this is via a short steep ramp. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available by contacting local taxi firms
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Marlow: Bus Stop before Level Crossing. To Bus Stop after Level Crossing.
- 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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