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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone East (MDE) 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 Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 1 trains that leave Maidstone East (MDE) 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 308 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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 flight for Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £65, and a flight costs an average of £63.
Distance: 308 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£97 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:14 Maidstone East (MDE) | 4h05 | 15:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £63 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 16:14. The fastest train covers the 308 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 08:00 |
Last train 16:14 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern from Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern trains will get you between Maidstone East (MDE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £63. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Maidstone East (MDE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone East (MDE) 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 Maidstone East (MDE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation 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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