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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s role in science, technology and industry, with historic machinery and railway heritage on the oldest surviving passenger railway station site.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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L12383Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 2h 30m 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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W00399 · C17877+ O89314 | On time 9:26 AM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h04 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W00399+ O89314 | On time 9:26 AM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h04 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W00398+ G00863 | 11:26 AM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W00398+ W33378+ V93337 | 11:26 AM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h48 | 3:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
L12317+ W33375+ V93336 | 12:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h47 | 4:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
L12317+ G00867 | 12:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L12383+ W33376+ V93335 | 1:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h48 | 5:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
L12383+ G00874 | 1:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L12478+ G00880 | 2:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L12478+ W33374+ V93334 | 2:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h46 | 6:12 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
L22895+ W33377+ V93333 | 3:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h48 | 7:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
L22895+ G00885 | 3:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W00408+ G00890 | 4:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W00408+ W33372+ V93332 | 4:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h45 | 8:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W00408 · C17840+ G00890 | 4:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W00394+ W33228+ V93331 | 5:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h50 | 9:16 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W00394 · C17904+ G00897 | On time 5:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W00394+ G00897 | On time 5:26 PM Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 3h03 | 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester -> Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester trains use the Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Stratford-upon-Avon and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stratford-upon-Avon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stratford-upon-Avon.
Ticket office support is available at Stratford-upon-Avon. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Stratford-upon-Avon: Parking, WC.
Available at Stratford-upon-Avon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford-upon-Avon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Red Line Taxis (Wheelchair Access) 017889 777365, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the front of the station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway is 2 km from Stratford-upon-Avon city centre. Public transport options include:
Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway: Parking.
Available at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, 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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