- Must visit
The Bowes Museum
Large art and design museum in Barnard Castle famed for collections, exhibitions, and the Silver Swan automaton.
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Brough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Brough will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Brough on Thu, Aug 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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L89567Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 53m by train vs 2h 5m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€16 vs €27). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Brough trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W84790 | 9:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h41 | 11:11 AM Brough station (BUH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P00051+ L89553 | 9:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h01 | 11:46 AM Brough station (BUH) | 1 transfer | |
W84795 | 10:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h41 | 12:11 PM Brough station (BUH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24495+ L89567 | 10:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h01 | 12:46 PM Brough station (BUH) | 1 transfer | |
W84800 | 11:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h42 | 1:12 PM Brough station (BUH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16307+ L89578 | 11:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h03 | 1:48 PM Brough station (BUH) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester to Brough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
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Discover the best of Brough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brough trip today.
Large art and design museum in Barnard Castle famed for collections, exhibitions, and the Silver Swan automaton.
Volunteer-run railway museum at Kirkby Stephen East with restored rolling stock, exhibits, and heritage trains on selected days.
Small local museum in Hawes covering Dales social history, farming, and crafts. A rewarding stop for regional context.
Scenic riverside walk following the River Eden near Brough. Popular for easy walking, wildlife, and open countryside views.
Open green area beside the castle remains, ideal for a short heritage stop, photography, and enjoying the surrounding landscape.
Fell summit viewpoint above Mallerstang with superb panoramas over the Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales. A classic local walk.
Yorkshire Pudding is a baked batter pudding served with roast beef and gravy, central to the traditional Sunday roast across East Yorkshire.
Parkin is a sticky oat and ginger cake made with treacle or syrup, long linked to Yorkshire autumn traditions and Bonfire Night.
Wensleydale Cheese is a crumbly Yorkshire cheese, often eaten with fruit cake or chutney, and is one of the county's best-known foods.
Traditional pub and inn in Welton near Brough, known for hearty British meals, Sunday roasts and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Popular local pub in Elloughton, close to Brough, offering classic British pub food, steaks and cask ales in a casual setting.
Stylish restaurant at Cave Castle Hotel near Brough, serving modern British dishes in a more refined country house setting.
Moderate for the UK. Brough dining and local travel are fairly priced, while accommodation is limited and nearby city stays can raise trip costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Brough Railway Station -> Hull Paragon Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Brough 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 Brough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Brough trains use the Manchester Victoria to Brough station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Brough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: 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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
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.
Brough is 3 km from Brough city centre. Public transport options include:
Brough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Brough.
Wi-Fi is available at Brough.
Ticket office support is available at Brough.
Available at Brough: Parking.
Available at Brough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Ramped access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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