The cheapest and fastest trains from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 5 trains that leave Penrith station (PNR) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Mon, Dec 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.










Penrith station (PNR) - Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)Compare TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:59 AM Penrith station (PNR) | 1h43 | 11:42 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Penrith station (PNR) | 1h35 | 12:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by bus or train
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Why should you book Penrith to Manchester Piccadilly trains with Omio?
TransPennine Express as well as Avanti West Coast offer trains services from Penrith to Manchester Piccadilly. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Penrith to Manchester Piccadilly.
Why book with Omio vs TransPennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for TransPennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Penrith to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare TransPennine Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Penrith to Manchester Piccadilly.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While TransPennine Express tickets can be bought on TransPennine Express's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Avanti West Coast to help you choose the right option for your journey from Penrith to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Penrith to Manchester Piccadilly.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 20:41 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Penrith station (PNR) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $12 (€10). 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 Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Penrith station (PNR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at 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
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