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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Yeovil to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €128 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €128, while a flight costs an average of €162.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€128 Average price Cheapest | €162 Average price | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yeovil to Manchester:
A train is €34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Yeovil to Manchester costing on average €162.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around €128 compared to roughly €63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-65.00. The journey takes 4h 41m versus 4h 35m 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 Yeovil to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:23 AM Yeovil | 4h36 | 12:59 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:24 AM Yeovil | 4h35 | 2:59 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Yeovil to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €70 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €70 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 84 days |
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Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost less than London, while dining and transit are manageable for tourists with many mid-range options.
Service may be included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is common for good service. Round up or add a little for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Most Yeovil to Manchester trains use the Yeovil Pen Mill to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Yeovil and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Yeovil Pen Mill is 1 km from Yeovil city centre. Public transport options include:
Yeovil Pen Mill 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 Yeovil Pen Mill.
Wi-Fi is available at Yeovil Pen Mill.
Ticket office support is available at Yeovil Pen Mill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Yeovil Pen Mill: Parking, WC.
Available at Yeovil Pen Mill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Yeovil Pen Mill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, Platform 3 can only be accessed via a step bridge when the station is unstaffed. Access via a barrow crossing to platform 3 but only when the station is staffed. 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 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.
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