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National Science and Media Museum
Science and media museum with film, photography, and digital culture exhibitions, popular for hands-on and screen-based experiences.
Trains from Manchester to Apperley Bridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the distance in 1h 7m.
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:03 |
Last train 23:32 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Science and media museum with film, photography, and digital culture exhibitions, popular for hands-on and screen-based experiences.
Museum in the abbey gatehouse with displays on monastic life and local history, ideal when visiting Kirkstall Abbey.
Bradford’s major art gallery and museum, known for varied collections, temporary exhibitions, and a central civic setting.
Historic planned village with stone streets, canal scenery, shops, and mill architecture. Good for a half-day stroll nearby.
Canal-side path with locks, bridges, and wildlife. A relaxing route for walking and cycling through the village and beyond.
Large urban park with gardens, broad paths, and events space, offering one of the area’s best open green settings.
A hearty Yorkshire stew of lamb or mutton with root vegetables. Long linked to West Yorkshire home cooking and pub menus.
Thin slices of roast beef served cold with salad or chips. A classic Yorkshire staple, especially in traditional pubs and tea rooms.
A baked batter pudding made with eggs, flour and milk, often served with roast beef and gravy. One of Yorkshire’s most famous traditional foods.
Neighbourhood Italian restaurant known for pizzas, pasta and friendly service. A reliable casual option for families and groups.
Canal-side pub and restaurant serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed historic setting by Apperley Bridge Marina.
Popular local gastropub offering hearty British dishes, grills and ales in a smart but informal atmosphere near the canal.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are fairly typical, while accommodation nearby Leeds can raise overall trip costs versus smaller towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
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Apperley Bridge station -> Leeds station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Apperley Bridge 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 Apperley Bridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Apperley Bridge trains use the Manchester Victoria to Apperley Bridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Apperley Bridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Apperley Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Apperley Bridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Apperley Bridge: Parking.
Available at Apperley Bridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apperley Bridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station To Manchester : Step free access from the car park up slight incline through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Southport : Down a path (150 paces) from Appley Lane North to the right of the bridge and onto the platform. The path is level for the most part but slopes at 1:10 towards the platform. To change platforms requires 300 metre walk over footbridge.Scooter Friendly Station - ramped access To Manchester : Step free access from the car park up slight incline through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Southport : Down a path (150 paces) from Appley Lane North to the right of the bridge and onto the platform. The path is level for the most part but slopes at 1:10 towards the platform. To change platforms requires 300 metre walk over footbridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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