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Court Barn Museum
Local history museum in nearby Chipping Campden with exhibits on Arts and Crafts heritage, town life and regional history.
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£88
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£88
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
2 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
2 h 49 m
Trains on 12 Sept
1
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 170 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Moreton-in-Marsh take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 45m.
The journey is about 4m faster (2h 38m by train vs 2h 42m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£30 vs £35). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Local history museum in nearby Chipping Campden with exhibits on Arts and Crafts heritage, town life and regional history.
Independent military museum near Bourton-on-the-Water displaying vehicles, weapons and wartime objects in a compact collection.
Museum in nearby Northleach exploring old prison cells, police history and courtroom life in a characterful historic building.
The town's broad main street is lined with honey-coloured buildings, independent shops and regular market activity.
A large landscaped garden near the town, known for sweeping views, mature trees, statues and seasonal colour.
A country estate with formal gardens, broad parkland and easy walking routes, popular for relaxed outdoor time.
A traditional Cotswold sausage made with pork and local seasoning. It is closely associated with the nearby Cotswolds and often served in pubs with mash or gravy.
Slow-braised beef in ale with root vegetables, common in Cotswold inns. It reflects the region’s farming heritage and hearty country cooking.
A rich steamed suet pudding filled with beef and kidney. This classic rural dish has long been eaten across the English Midlands and Cotswold area.
Popular café and restaurant known for breakfasts, lunches, coffee, and homemade cakes in a friendly market-town setting.
Stylish brasserie in a historic coaching inn, serving modern British dishes, steaks, and seasonal produce in relaxed surroundings.
Traditional inn dining with British pub classics, local ales, and a cosy Cotswold atmosphere in the centre of town.
Moderate for the Cotswolds: rooms and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transport and casual meals stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest: 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included, round up in cafés, and round up or add about 10% for taxis.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh 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 Moreton-in-Marsh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Moreton-in-Marsh trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Moreton-in-Marsh station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Moreton-in-Marsh 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 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 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.
Moreton-in-Marsh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Inn on the Marsh, The Bell Inn
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Ticket office support is available at Moreton-in-Marsh. Information desks are located near the ticket office.
Luggage storage is available at Moreton-in-Marsh.
Available at Moreton-in-Marsh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Moreton-in-Marsh: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moreton-in-Marsh: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Manor House Hotel, Redesdale Arms Hotel, White Hart Royal Hotel.
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