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Reigate Priory Museum
Local history museum in Reigate Priory, with displays on archaeology, art, and the people who shaped Reigate and Redhill.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£70
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£70
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 32 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Redhill is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Redhill will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Redhill, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 286 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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 Redhill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 286 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Redhill:
A coach is £62 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Redhill costing on average £82.
A coach is £68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Redhill costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Redhill take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Coach takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (3h 54m by train vs 4h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £59 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.
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Manchester to Redhill run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 286 km distance in 4h 44m.
Distance 286 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 3:00 |
Last train 21:40 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Redhill — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Redhill trip today.
Local history museum in Reigate Priory, with displays on archaeology, art, and the people who shaped Reigate and Redhill.
Historic house museum linked to the arts and crafts of William Morris, with decorative interiors and seasonal exhibitions in nearby Walthamstow.
Museum and gallery at the country estate near Dorking, featuring historic rooms, collections, and changing displays in an elegant setting.
Popular park around Reigate Priory with lakeside walks, open lawns, sports facilities, and easy access to the museum and town centre.
Hilltop walking area with broad views, heathland scenery, and routes linking local landmarks, making it a favourite for fresh air and sunsets.
Expansive common with ponds, woodland edges, and open grassland, popular for relaxed walks, wildlife spotting, and family outings.
A Sussex and Surrey border staple of pork, sage and onion wrapped in suet pastry. A hearty pub classic tied to local farmhouse cooking.
A long-standing South East England dessert made with tart Bramley apples under a buttery crumb topping, common in local homes and pubs.
Traditional batter pudding baked with beef dripping and usually served with roast beef. A beloved Sunday lunch essential across Surrey pubs.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and warm hospitality in a relaxed modern setting near the town centre.
Well-known local Indian restaurant with classic curries, tandoori dishes and a comfortable, reliable neighbourhood atmosphere.
Established casual venue known for burgers, wings and craft beer, with a lively social atmosphere in central Redhill.
Moderate for the South East. Dining and rail trips can add up, but local cafés, pubs and budget stays are cheaper than central London.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis and cafés, but it is not expected for counter service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Redhill 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 Redhill, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Redhill trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Redhill station pair, with some services arriving at Earlswood (Surrey). Use this guide to compare Manchester and Redhill 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 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.
Redhill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Redhill.
Wi-Fi is available at Redhill.
Ticket office support is available at Redhill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Redhill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Redhill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms iva lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. 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 Southern 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: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Earlswood (Surrey) is 1 km from Redhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Earlswood (Surrey) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Earlswood (Surrey).
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Earlswood (Surrey): Parking, WC.
Available at Earlswood (Surrey): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Earlswood (Surrey): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Level access to platform 1 (towards London). Steps to platform 2 (towards Gatwick). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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