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Long Buckby Museum
A volunteer-run local museum covering village life, industry and railway history, ideal for understanding Long Buckby’s past.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Long Buckby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Manchester to Long Buckby you need to make at least one change.

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Trains from Manchester to Long Buckby run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Long Buckby.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Long Buckby trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:05 Manchester | 2h00 | 7:05 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:11 Manchester | 2h44 | 7:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:15 Manchester | 2h35 | 8:50 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:24 Manchester | 3h01 | 9:25 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 8:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 9:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 10:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 11:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 12:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 13:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:15 Manchester | 1h41 | 14:56 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 15:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:25 Manchester | 2h30 | 16:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:15 Manchester | 2h35 | 17:50 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 17:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 18:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 19:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:15 Manchester | 1h40 | 20:55 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:25 Manchester | 2h40 | 22:05 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:03 Manchester | 2h22 | 22:25 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:25 Manchester | 2h13 | 22:38 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:03 Manchester | 8h21 | 6:24 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:15 Manchester | 7h46 | 6:01 Long Buckby | 1 change | |
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A volunteer-run local museum covering village life, industry and railway history, ideal for understanding Long Buckby’s past.
A popular museum of canal history in a former mill, explaining Braunston’s important role in inland waterways.
A large aviation museum with aircraft, exhibitions and military history, suitable for visitors exploring the wider area.
A peaceful stretch of the Grand Union Canal with towpaths, locks and boat traffic, excellent for gentle walks and waterside views.
A popular upland walking area with broad countryside views, waymarked paths and a peaceful rural setting west of the village.
A substantial country park with woodland trails, reservoirs and birdlife, well suited to walking, picnics and relaxed outdoor time.
Northamptonshire sausage is a seasoned pork sausage long linked to local butchery traditions and often served with mash or in a bap.
Pork pie is a classic Midlands pub and picnic staple with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry, widely eaten across Northamptonshire.
Stilton is a famous English blue cheese often enjoyed locally with biscuits or bread and reflects regional dairy traditions popular in village pubs.
Canal-side pub and restaurant known for hearty British meals and a pleasant waterside atmosphere popular with walkers and boaters.
Traditional village pub serving British pub favourites, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed, historic setting near the centre of Long Buckby.
Casual local Indian restaurant offering familiar curries and grills, suitable for an easy dine-in or takeaway meal in the village.
Moderate for a UK village. Dining and coffee are fairly priced, but accommodation and rail travel can raise overall trip costs versus similar small-town destinations.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés usually do not require tips, but spare change is appreciated.
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Most Manchester to Long Buckby trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Long Buckby station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Long Buckby 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.
Manchester Oxford Road 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 Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Long Buckby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Long Buckby.
Ticket office support is available at Long Buckby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Long Buckby: Parking.
Available at Long Buckby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Long Buckby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - outside booking office, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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