The cheapest and fastest trains from Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) 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 Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
Of the 2 trains that leave Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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 coach, train and flight for Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 255 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £183 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:06 Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) | 3h24 | 11:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:36 Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) | 3h08 | 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 06:59 |
Last train 13:01 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Finchley Road & Frognal (FNY) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Only ticket office has step-free access from street.
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- 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
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop FN in Canfield Gardens for eastbound services to Camden Road Use Bus stop FP in Broadhurst Gardens for westbound services to Richmond
- Metro: Finchley Road underground station within 10 minutes walk. Turn right out of station entrance
- 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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