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Reigate Priory Museum
Local history museum in Reigate Priory exploring archaeology, art, and the story of the borough through accessible family-friendly displays.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Redhill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from ₫20. 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 ₫20, and a train costs an average of ₫77.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
₫77 Average price | ₫20 Average price Cheapest | ₫74 Average price | ₫65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Redhill:
A bus is ₫53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Redhill costing on average ₫74.
A bus is ₫57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Redhill costing on average ₫77.
Other travel options to Redhill take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (3h 54m by train vs 4h 15m by car). Tickets start at around ₫77 compared to roughly ₫65 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.
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Trains from Manchester to Redhill run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ₫77 but you can travel from only ₫20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (286 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 177 miles (286 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price ₫77 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Local history museum in Reigate Priory exploring archaeology, art, and the story of the borough through accessible family-friendly displays.
Museum and galleries set in a historic house in Dorking, presenting local heritage, changing exhibitions, and arts programming.
National Trust property with collections, interiors, and art displays in a grand country house close enough for a rewarding cultural day trip.
Large public park with lakes, woodland, and open lawns beside Redhill, popular for walking, nature, and family outings.
Leafy parkland around a historic priory in nearby Reigate, valued for lakes, sports spaces, and an attractive heritage setting.
Expansive National Trust commons and heathland with waymarked walks, ponds, and views, offering one of the area’s best outdoor escapes.
A classic English breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple morning meal across Surrey and the wider South East.
Battered fresh cod or haddock with chips, a beloved British takeaway and pub staple found throughout Redhill and Surrey.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pub dish is a long-standing comfort food in southern England.
Popular casual Nepalese and Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in central Redhill.
Well-known local pub and restaurant serving British classics, burgers and drinks in a relaxed traditional setting.
Established steakhouse and grill at the hotel, offering steaks, British favourites and a more polished dining atmosphere.
Moderate for South East England. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller UK towns, but rail links and casual eateries keep typical visitor spending manageable.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Redhill railway station -> Redhill Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Redhill 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 Redhill, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Redhill trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Redhill station pair, with some services arriving at Earlswood (Surrey). Use this guide to compare Manchester and Redhill 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 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 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.
Redhill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Redhill.
Wi-Fi is available at Redhill.
Ticket office support is available at Redhill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Redhill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Redhill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms iva lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. 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 Southern 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: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Earlswood (Surrey) is 1 km from Redhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Earlswood (Surrey) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Earlswood (Surrey).
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Earlswood (Surrey): Parking, WC.
Available at Earlswood (Surrey): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Earlswood (Surrey): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Level access to platform 1 (towards London). Steps to platform 2 (towards Gatwick). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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