- Must visit
World Rugby Museum
Museum of England rugby inside Twickenham Stadium, with trophies, interactive displays, and strong appeal for sports history fans.
Trains from Manchester to Twickenham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at NOK 848 but you can travel from only NOK 111 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 2h 46m.
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Trains from Manchester to Twickenham with Avanti West Coast. High-speed trains available on this route with Avanti West Coast. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Museum of England rugby inside Twickenham Stadium, with trophies, interactive displays, and strong appeal for sports history fans.
Gothic Revival house museum with theatrical rooms, rare collections, and a major role in British architectural history.
House museum with restored Georgian interiors, riverside setting, and changing interpretation of elite life in the eighteenth century.
Leafy park surrounding York House, known for formal lawns, river access, and the whimsical Naked Ladies fountain feature.
Scenic Thames path section offering classic waterside walking, boat views, and links to Richmond, Teddington, and central Twickenham.
Attractive riverside walk and green space beside Marble Hill House, ideal for Thames views, picnics, and relaxed local strolling.
A hearty pie of beef and kidneys in rich gravy, long associated with London pubs and still a classic comfort dish around Twickenham.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A staple of traditional London pub menus and a reliable local favorite.
Battered white fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas or curry sauce. A defining British takeaway and pub meal popular across southwest London.
Well-regarded independent restaurant serving modern British dishes in a polished but relaxed setting in central Twickenham.
Popular local pub for Thai food and drinks, valued for its casual atmosphere and consistently strong neighborhood reputation.
Traditional pub by the Thames with British fare, beer, and outdoor seating. Especially popular for relaxed lunches and riverside drinks.
Moderate to expensive versus many UK towns; London-area lodging, dining, and rail fares raise tourist costs, though pubs and chain cafés can keep daily spending manageable.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service not included. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: optional small change.
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Twickenham Station -> Paddington Station
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Twickenham 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 Twickenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Twickenham trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Twickenham station pair, with some services arriving at Strawberry Hill. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Twickenham 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 Oxford Road 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 Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Twickenham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Twickenham.
Wi-Fi is available at Twickenham. ATMs are available at Twickenham.
Ticket office support is available at Twickenham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Twickenham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Twickenham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Twickenham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Strawberry Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Strawberry Hill.
Wi-Fi is available at Strawberry Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Strawberry Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strawberry Hill: Parking.
Available at Strawberry Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strawberry Hill: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. Ramp at approx 1:14 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Wimbledon). Short unevenly-graded floor at approx 1:10 gradient to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Richmond). Step-free access between platforms via full-barrier level crossing. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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