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Forty Hall Museum
Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield's history through the house, exhibitions, and estate stories. A strong introduction to the borough's heritage.
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Enfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Enfield will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester for Enfield on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Enfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. 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 bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $203.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Enfield:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Enfield costing on average $133.
A bus is $248 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Enfield costing on average $260.
Other travel options to Enfield take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (2h 48m by train vs 3h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $133 compared to roughly $66 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.
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Manchester to Enfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 but you can travel from only $10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (250 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 155 miles (250 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield's history through the house, exhibitions, and estate stories. A strong introduction to the borough's heritage.
Local history museum in a former pumping station, focusing on the New River and Enfield's water supply story. Compact, distinctive, and locally loved.
Arts venue with exhibition programming, theatre, and community events in Enfield Town. Worth visiting for local visual art and culture.
Historic market-town center with shops, civic buildings, and easy access to heritage sites. A practical base for exploring Enfield's character.
Large historic estate with lakes, fields, and walking routes around Forty Hall. Excellent for a relaxed heritage and nature day out.
One of London's largest parks, offering meadows, woodland, and broad views. A favorite for walking, picnics, and escaping the city pace.
Pie and mash is a classic London working-class meal of minced beef pie with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor, long tied to East and North London food culture.
Jellied eels are a historic London specialty made by cooking eels in seasoned stock that sets into jelly, reflecting the city's old river and market traditions.
A full English breakfast of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and toast is a beloved everyday meal across Greater London.
Well-known neighbourhood Italian restaurant with pizza, pasta and a friendly family atmosphere suited to relaxed dining.
Established pub in Forty Hill known for British classics, Sunday roasts and a historic setting beside Myddelton House Gardens.
Popular local Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and kebabs in a lively, reliable casual setting.
Moderate for the London area. Lodging is often cheaper than central London, but dining and transit still add up for tourists.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service in London-area venues; if not, 10% is typical. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is welcome.
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Enfield Chase -> Tottenham Court Road, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Enfield 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 Enfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Enfield trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Enfield Chase station pair, with some services arriving at Enfield Town. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Enfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Enfield Chase has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Chase.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Chase.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Chase.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Chase: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Chase: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Chase: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, 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: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Enfield Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Town. ATMs are available at Enfield Town.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: -, 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: No.
Southbury is 2 km from Enfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Southbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Southbury.
Wi-Fi is available at Southbury.
Ticket office support is available at Southbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southbury: Parking.
Available at Southbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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