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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Manchester
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Manchester will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
To travel from Bath to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
G01078 · G00880+
C0122313:503h39Bath Spa (BTH)17:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1111One-way2 changes- G00871+W3499012:313h29Bath Spa (BTH)16:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1311One-way1 change
- G01071 · G00863+W3467710:303h59Bath Spa (BTH)14:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1311One-way2 changes
- G00878+C3309513:313h29Bath Spa (BTH)17:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1311One-way1 change
- G01077 · G00874+W3469012:503h39Bath Spa (BTH)16:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1311One-way2 changes
- W29776 · G00860+C0079710:023h27Bath Spa (BTH)13:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1311One-way2 changes
- G00871+W3499012:313h29Bath Spa (BTH)16:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1311One-way1 change
- G00878+C3309513:313h29Bath Spa (BTH)17:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1311One-way1 change
- G01078 · G00880+C0122313:503h39Bath Spa (BTH)17:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1111One-way2 changes
- G01077 · G00874+W3469012:503h39Bath Spa (BTH)16:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1311One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bath to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £66.
Distance: 234 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£54 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bath to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W34459 · W34860+G00850 | 6:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 4h16 | 10:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C04999+G66720 | 7:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 3h38 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C04999+G66720+ S12853+ L89089 | 7:21 Bath Spa (BTH) | 4h19 | 11:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bath to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 234 km distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 1:55 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bath to Manchester trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bath and Manchester from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Manchester
Most Bath to Manchester trains use the Bath Spa to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Bath and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre
Bath Spa train station facilities and services
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Getting to Oldfield Park from Bath city centre
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park train station facilities and services
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Bath arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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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