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Flintshire Museum Service
Small local museum focused on Flint’s social and industrial past, with displays on town life, crafts and community heritage.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Flint is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Flint will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Flint, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.


The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Flint trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:48 Manchester | 1h19 | 11:07 Flint | 0 changesdirect | |
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Take a train from Manchester to Flint and enjoy the approximately 65 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:45.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Moderate for the UK. Meals and cafés are fairly priced, while accommodation and rail travel can raise overall visitor costs compared with similar small towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. In cafés, tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Flint 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 Flint, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Flint trains use the Manchester Airport to Flint station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Flint train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
East Didsbury is 8 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
East Didsbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Didsbury, The Gateway
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Ticket office support is available at East Didsbury. Information desks are located near the ticket office.
Luggage storage is available at East Didsbury.
Available at East Didsbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at East Didsbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at East Didsbury: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Manchester Didsbury, Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury, Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel.
Flint has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Flint.
Wi-Fi is available at Flint.
Ticket office support is available at Flint. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flint: Parking.
Available at Flint: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flint: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1/B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails from Corporation Street. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) via a ramp from the station car park. A footbridge with steps connects both platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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