The cheapest and fastest trains from Grateley to Manchester
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grateley to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grateley to Manchester will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 1 trains that leave Grateley for Manchester 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 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 38 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grateley to Manchester
Trains from Grateley to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 19:37 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway from Grateley to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway trains will get you between Grateley and Manchester from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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South Western Railway
FAQs: Grateley to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grateley 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 Grateley and Manchester
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Each platform is step-free from adjacent car parks and entrances. Interchange requires either using footbridge (stepped) or step-free via Cholderton Road Bridge (over 700m, including significant stretches of road with no footway).
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle stands located in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park, off Cholderton Road (B3084)
- 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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