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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum on Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering, and transport, set on the historic Liverpool Road site.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
8 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Redruth to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Redruth to Manchester will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
Of the 2 trains that leave Redruth for Manchester on Sat, Jul 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 415 km distance in an average of 8 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 31 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 8 h 31 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Redruth to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$176 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Redruth to Manchester:
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redruth to Manchester costing on average $176 (€144).
A bus is $148 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redruth to Manchester costing on average $219 (€180).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
Tickets start at around $176 (€144) compared to roughly $118 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-57.64 (€-47.35). The journey takes 7h 42m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Redruth to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:42 AM Redruth | 8h31 | 4:13 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:42 AM Redruth | 8h31 | 5:13 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Redruth to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $112 (€92) but you can travel from only $55 (€46) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 7h 42m.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€92) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 42m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 5:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Major museum on Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering, and transport, set on the historic Liverpool Road site.
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Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester -> St Peter's Square, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redruth 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.

Most Redruth to Manchester trains use the Redruth to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Redruth and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Redruth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Redruth.
Wi-Fi is available at Redruth.
Ticket office support is available at Redruth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Redruth: Parking, WC.
Available at Redruth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redruth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access with step free available to both platforms. Transfer between platforms is via local roads and under the railway viaduct. Access roads are steep in places. 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 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 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.
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