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Wensleydale Railway Station Museum
Railway heritage museum at Leeming Bar with vintage locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the Wensleydale Railway.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Northallerton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 109 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Northallerton trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:15 Manchester | 1h48 | 10:03 Northallerton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:15 Manchester | 1h48 | 11:03 Northallerton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Northallerton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 22:51 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Northallerton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northallerton trip today.
Railway heritage museum at Leeming Bar with vintage locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the Wensleydale Railway.
Local history museum in nearby Thirsk covering rural life, trades and changing communities across the Hambleton area.
Arts venue in nearby Thirsk with rotating exhibitions, workshops and community events, useful for a contemporary local culture stop.
Broad market street lined with independent shops and historic frontages, forming the lively heart of Northallerton.
Town green and events space beside the High Street, handy for a short pause during shopping or market visits.
Leafy riverside and park area popular for gentle walks, open space and a quieter break close to the town centre.
A rich fruit cake from nearby Yorkshire, packed with currants and peel. It is a classic regional tea-time bake with a long county tradition.
A shallow pastry tart filled with curd cheese, eggs, sugar and spices. It is a traditional Yorkshire sweet found in bakeries and tea rooms.
Slices of roast beef served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy. This Sunday dinner is central to Yorkshire food culture.
Established café and tea room known for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee. Handy for a classic Yorkshire break.
Stylish bistro in Northallerton serving modern British dishes and steaks in a smart but relaxed setting.
Traditional pub with a broad menu of British favourites, ales and Sunday roasts in a casual town-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while rail travel and pub meals can still add up for visitors.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxi fares; café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Northallerton 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 Northallerton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Northallerton trains use the Manchester Airport to Northallerton station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Northallerton 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 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.
Northallerton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Northallerton.
Wi-Fi is available at Northallerton.
Ticket office support is available at Northallerton.
Available at Northallerton: Parking, WC.
Available at Northallerton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northallerton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that ramps are steep, and as such assistance cannot be provided for manual wheelchair users via the subway or to/from Platform 1. Station wheelchairs are not available at this location. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station (as per the exceptions outlined above), 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. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The self service ticket machine for purchasing tickets for travel today and collection of pre-paid tickets is located in the subway, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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