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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£59
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£70
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
6 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 h 32 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arbroath to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arbroath to Manchester will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Arbroath to Manchester, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 343 km distance in an average of 6 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 32 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 train as it is the most popular option from Arbroath to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £121.
Distance: 343 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£121 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arbroath to Manchester:
A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arbroath to Manchester costing on average £121.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Coach takes on average 8h 27m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (4h 34m by train vs 5h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £121 compared to roughly £77 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Arbroath to Manchester trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:01 Arbroath | 5h20 | 13:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:56 Arbroath | 5h25 | 15:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:52 Arbroath | 5h29 | 17:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:59 Arbroath | 5h22 | 19:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:50 Arbroath | 5h32 | 21:22 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:03 Arbroath | 6h18 | 23:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:28 Arbroath | 10h53 | 9:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
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Trains from Arbroath to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 19:16. The fastest train covers the 343 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 343 km |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 2:50 |
Last train 19:16 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arbroath 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 Arbroath to Manchester trains use the Arbroath to Manchester Oxford Road station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Arbroath and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Arbroath has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Arbroath.
Wi-Fi is available at Arbroath.
Ticket office support is available at Arbroath. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arbroath: Parking, WC.
Available at Arbroath: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arbroath: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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