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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 1 trains that leave Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 242 km
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£92 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 3h29 | 08:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 07:01. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 07:01 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Thameslink from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, Thameslink trains will get you between Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) 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 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
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