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Compare train, coach and flight for Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 240 km
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£89 Average Price | £140 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Tuesday 23 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 5h05 | 12:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:29, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 6:29 |
Last train 19:30 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Greater Anglia from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Bury St Edmunds (BSE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bury St Edmunds (BSE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 06:50 - 17:30 Sunday 08:15 - 16:00
- Type of shops available: Barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets including the accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 2. They are open during staffing hours only
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At station entrance and on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at the Bus stop on station forecourt
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

