The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Manchester
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Manchester will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paignton for Manchester on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 351 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 7 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paignton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €87.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€88 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €205 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paignton to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:15 AM Paignton | 7h00 | 3:15 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Paignton to Manchester trains with Omio?
CrossCountry as well as Cross Country offer trains services from Paignton to Manchester. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Paignton to Manchester.
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Paignton to Manchester.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While CrossCountry tickets can be bought on CrossCountry's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Cross Country to help you choose the right option for your journey from Paignton to Manchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Paignton to Manchester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Manchester
Trains from Paignton to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€69) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€69) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 18:25 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Paignton to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Paignton and Manchester from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Paignton to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paignton to Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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