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Compare train and flight for Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €71. 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 €71, and a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€105 Average price Cheapest | €180 Average price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly trains with Omio?
Avanti West Coast as well as Southeastern offer trains services from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly.
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly.
- 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 Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Avanti West Coast tickets can be bought on Avanti West Coast's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Southeastern to help you choose the right option for your journey from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€71) but you can travel from only $86 (€68) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 16:14. The fastest train covers the 191 miles (308 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $86 (€68)
Distance 191 miles (308 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€71) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 08:00 |
Last train 16:14 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $86 (€68)
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern trains will get you between Maidstone East (MDE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $86 (€68). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
$88 (€71)
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 21m
Cheapest Price
$149 (€119)
Southeastern frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The distance by train from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 191 miles (308 km).
Train ticket prices from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $88 (€71), while the average price is around $132 (€105).
The first train from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 8:00 AM.
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by flight, with a cost of around $86 (€68).
The last train from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 4:14 PM.
The train from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) takes 4h 5m and runs 4 per day.
There is no direct train service currently available from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
A day trip from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly is not feasible as the journey duration is 4h 5m. However, there are 4 trains available per day.
The train journey from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Kent countryside, rolling hills, and passing through major cities, providing a varied landscape to enjoy.
There is no high speed train available from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, you can take the train from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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Popular train stations from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Maidstone
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Maidstone is Maidstone East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone East for your trip from Maidstone to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt.
- 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: platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Maidstone East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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