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Winchester City Museum
Major city museum tracing Winchester’s story from Roman Venta Belgarum to the present with strong local collections.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Winchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Winchester will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Winchester on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 9 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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L80254Trains from Manchester to Winchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 but you can travel from only $19 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Winchester trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W34104+ L80110+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | Delayed 7:33 AM 8:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h57 | 12:31 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 2 transfers | |
W33888+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ L80254 | Delayed 7:54 AM 8:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h09 | 1:03 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 2 transfers | |
W33893+ L80120+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | Delayed 8:33 AM 9:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 1:32 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 2 transfers | |
W34090+ L80262+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | Delayed 8:54 AM 9:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h10 | 2:04 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
G01005 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 12:26 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34104+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ L80110 | 8:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h57 | 12:31 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 2 transfers | |
W33888+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ L80254 | 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h09 | 1:03 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 2 transfers | |
G01009 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 1:26 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33893+ L80120+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 9:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 1:32 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 2 transfers | |
W34090+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ L80262 | 9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h10 | 2:04 PM Winchester station (WIN) | 2 transfers | |
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Major city museum tracing Winchester’s story from Roman Venta Belgarum to the present with strong local collections.
Interactive military museum inside Peninsula Barracks, exploring the Royal Green Jackets and rifle regiments.
Military museum in Peninsula Barracks presenting the life and campaigns of Gurkha soldiers through vivid displays.
Historic main street lined with timber-framed buildings, shops, and landmarks, forming the lively heart of central Winchester.
Riverside walk through water meadows south of the centre, famous for peaceful scenery and links to Keats and St Cross.
Elegant close around the cathedral with historic houses, lawns, and a calm atmosphere ideal for slow wandering.
A creamy dessert from nearby Hampshire, made with apples, cream and breadcrumbs. It is a classic regional sweet linked to local orchards.
A rich soup traditionally made with local watercress, long grown around Winchester and the Itchen Valley. Fresh, peppery and strongly tied to the area.
A traditional ale style long associated with Hampshire pubs and breweries. Malty, amber and a classic local pint to try in Winchester.
Refined British fine dining in a historic setting at The Black Rat. Known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Elegant modern British dining inside a Georgian hotel. Strong local reputation for seasonal dishes and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional pub by Winchester Cathedral serving cask ales and classic British dishes. Popular for a historic atmosphere and hearty meals.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK cities, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxi tips are optional, often rounding up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Winchester 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 Winchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Winchester trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Winchester station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Winchester 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 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.
Winchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Winchester.
Wi-Fi is available at Winchester. ATMs are available at Winchester.
Ticket office support is available at Winchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Winchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Winchester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winchester: Staff help available: Yes, 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. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients), 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: No.
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