9:555h04Frome14:59Manchester£431One-way0 changes
9:555h04Frome14:59Manchester£431One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Frome to Manchester
The cheapest option from Frome to Manchester is train, with an average price of £85. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Frome to Manchester among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 251 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£85 Average Price Cheapest option | £122 Average Price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frome to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Frome to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:55 Frome | 5h04 | 14:59 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Frome to Manchester trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Frome to Manchester.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Frome to Manchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, flight and bus to find the ideal travel option from Frome to Manchester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Frome to Manchester
Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Frome to Manchester, including direct trains, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Lowest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 20:25 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Frome to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Frome and Manchester from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Frome to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frome 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 Frome and Manchester
Most Frome to Manchester trains use the Frome to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Frome and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Frome station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Frome from Frome city centre
Frome train station facilities and services
Frome has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Frome.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frome.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frome: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frome: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frome: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Frome 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.
