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Forty Hall Museum
Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield’s past through historic rooms, changing exhibitions and stories linked to the estate and borough.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Enfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a flight costs an average of £278.
Distance: 250 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£137 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £278 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Enfield:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Enfield costing on average £58.
A coach is £268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Enfield costing on average £278.
Other travel options to Enfield take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Coach takes on average 4h 48m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (2h 48m by train vs 3h 48m by car). Tickets start at around £58 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Enfield trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:34 Manchester | 3h16 | 11:50 Enfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:54 Manchester | 3h26 | 12:20 Enfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Enfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 250 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 250 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Enfield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Enfield trip today.
Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield’s past through historic rooms, changing exhibitions and stories linked to the estate and borough.
House museum dedicated to Edward Augustus Bowles, with small displays on his life, gardening and collecting in a characterful historic setting.
Compact local museum at Capel Manor with displays on farming, market gardening and rural crafts, giving context to Enfield’s agricultural heritage.
Country park with woodland trails, lakes and broad open space on Enfield’s northern edge. Popular for longer walks, wildlife and family outings.
Historic market centre with shops, cafés and regular market activity. Good for a walk, everyday local character and easy access to nearby heritage sites.
Linear waterside park following the New River. Ideal for walking, birdwatching and a quieter side of Enfield’s landscape and engineering history.
Pie and mash is a classic London working-class meal of minced beef pie with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor, long associated with local pie shops.
Jellied eels are a historic East and North London speciality, made by cooking eels in stock that sets into a savoury jelly when cooled.
London cured smoked salmon has long roots in the capital’s Jewish food traditions, prized for its silky texture and gentle smoke.
Reliable local Turkish ocakbasi known for charcoal grills, meze and a lively, informal atmosphere popular with Enfield diners.
Established country pub near Forty Hall serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a traditional historic setting.
Well-known local Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, kebabs and hot meze in a smart but welcoming dining room.
Moderate for Greater London. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transport and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Enfield 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 Enfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Enfield trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Enfield Chase station pair, with some services arriving at Enfield Town. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Enfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Enfield Chase has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Chase.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Chase.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Chase.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Chase: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Chase: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Chase: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Enfield Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Town. ATMs are available at Enfield Town.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: -, 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: No.
Grange Park is 1 km from Enfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Grange Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Grange Park.
Ticket office support is available at Grange Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grange Park: Parking.
Available at Grange Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grange Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. This station does not have step-free access. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. Assistance Meeting Point is next to the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself 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.
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