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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Rome
Showing times and prices for 28 Aug
Cheapest price
£584
Average price
£584
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1689 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Rome will cost around £584 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £584.
Fast trains
To travel from Manchester to Rome you need to make at least 4 changes.
17:3525h55Manchester19:30Rome£5841One-way4 changes
- 17:3525h55Manchester19:30Rome£5841One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £584.
Distance: 1689 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£584 Average Price | £83 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
26h 28m Average total duration 25h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 36h 25m Average total duration 35h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 5.1 - 10.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Rome train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Rome trains for today, Thursday 27 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 17:35 Manchester | 26h00 | 19:35 Rome | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Rome
United Kingdom
Italy
Trains from Manchester to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 25h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £584 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 17:35, the last at 17:35. The fastest train covers the 1689 km distance in 25h 55m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £26
Distance 1689 km |
Average train duration 25h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £584 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 25h 55m |
First train 17:35 |
Last train 17:35 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £26
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Rome trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Rome from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25h 55m
Cheapest Price
£584
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
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- Must visit
Capitoline Museums
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
- Must visit
Galleria Borghese
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
- Must visit
Piazza Navona
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
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Spanish Steps
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
- Must visit
Trastevere
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Carbonara
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Amatriciana
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
- Vegetarian
Cacio e Pepe
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Aroma
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Da Enzo al 29
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Felice a Testaccio
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Euro (€)
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.50
- Day pass
- €8.50
To the city centre
Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Tap & Go contactless payment works on buses, trams and metro gates; the same card or device must be used for fare capping.
- A BIT ticket is valid for 100 min, but on the metro it covers one journey only, even if you change lines inside the system.
Trains from Manchester to Rome
When considering a train journey from Manchester to Rome, it will be helpful to know the basic overview of the trip. You will be covering a distance of approximately 1060 miles (1700km), which will take an average of 21h and 30min to cover. A train departs from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station every 30min and there are about 20 trains per week travelling to Rome from Manchester.
Manchester to Rome Train Time: Daily Departures
There are approximately 20 trains that leave from Manchester Piccadilly trains station every day, and they are available seven days a week. You will find on weekdays the first scheduled departing trains leaves at around 5:05 a.m. The last train to depart leaves around 0:05 a.m. On weekend days the operating hours are reduced slightly with the first train leaving at 5:45 a.m. and the last train will leave around 22:30 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from Manchester to Rome?
Buying train tickets from Manchester to Rome will mean you need to leave yourself one extra day for travel time, as the average duration of the trip is 21h 30min. You will cover a distance of 1060 miles (1700km) on reaching your destination train station in Rome. Taking a direct train is not an option for this trip due to the distance. You will be required to make 3 changes during the journey.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Manchester to Rome?
Departure train station: When leaving Manchester via train you will be leaving from the Manchester Piccadilly station. There are three ways to get to Manchester city centre from the train station. You can walk which will take about 7min, however, if you are travelling with luggage we would advise you to catch a taxi or a bus. The bus service takes about 27min and there is one leaving every 20min. Look out for the 'Go North West' buses as they are the operators running this bus trip.
Arrival train station: When you arrive in Rome you will find yourself at Roma Termini. You will have three different options of public transport if you need to get from the station to the city centre of Rome. You can catch a bus, a taxi or hop on the subway to make the journey which varies between 6min and 30min depending on which options works better for you. The station is a hub of activity and offers facilities such as ATMs, lockers, club lounges, bars, restaurants and is just a short walk away from a supermarket.
Colosseum Rome. Source: Shutterstock
Which train companies travel from Manchester to Rome?
To reach your destination of Rome from Manchester you will be required to travel on different train companies, due to the changes you will make along the way. The companies you will travel with will be Avanti West Coast Rail, Eurostar, and Trenitalia A combination of Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and then finishing with Trenitalia will work out to the fastest journey overall. For this trip you will go from Manchester to London, then you will change again in Paris and then arrive in Rome. Other routes can have up to five changes, which can take up to 45h in total travel time.
Avanti West Coast trains from Manchester to Rome
Avanti is a popular choice of a train service provider in the UK, and are a favourite choice for the first leg of this trip from Manchester to Rome. This first leg will take about 11h 30min. You will find there are about 58 trains a day making the trip from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, which is the first change over on your trip from Manchester to Rome.
Eurostar trains from Manchester to Rome
Eurostar is your next train service provider on this route. You will go from London Euston to Paris Nord on this second connection from Manchester to Rome. This journey will take about 3h 30min to compete. Generally, there are about seven trains that make this trip daily.
Trenitalia trains from Manchester to Rome
For the last connection on your journey from Manchester to Rome you will be travelling with Trenitalia. This company runs high-speed Frecciabianca trains from all over Italy to Roma Termini station. This last stretch of your journey will average about 5h. You will find approximately 20 trains a day that runs this route.
Rome Train Station. Source: Shutterstock
Train Manchester to Rome: Services on Board
All three of the service providers you will be travelling with to make your journey from Manchester to Rome do offer a standard class, premium or first-class ticket, and then a business class ticket option. Luggage allowances are increased from two pieces of luggage weighing 20kg to 3 pieces of luggage when you move up to business class tickets. Both Avanti West Coast and Eurostar offer onboard food and drinks with their first-class tickets.
Both Avanti West Coast and Trenitalia do allow you to travel with your pets. You will need to make sure they are secured in the correct pet carrier for the type of animal. Most smaller pets, such as dogs, cats, birds and some reptiles are welcome. On Eurostar, only official guide dogs are allowed to travel.
All three train operators do offer assisted travel to those travellers dealing with special needs such as mobility issues, hearing or sight impaired travellers, pregnant women and elderly people. It is recommended to book travel assistance in advance to guarantee your specific needs are taken care of before your journey begins.
How to find cheap train tickets from Manchester to Rome?
Booking cheap train tickets from Manchester to Rome is made easy when booking through Omio. Select your chosen travel date, and then pick from several travel options which will be displayed with convenient selections of the fastest, cheapest or best ticket available. Remember that to make sure you are getting the cheapest ticket available on this route, you should be flexible with your travel dates. If you can move your dates to an off-peak time you will find cheaper tickets. Booking in advance is the best way to guarantee the best prices. You can book train tickets up to 24 weeks in advance depending on the company. Avanti West Coast will allow you to book your tickets 60 days in advance.
To Rome by train—travel tips
Some people will say the best reasons to visit Rome are for its history, art, architecture and scenic beauty. Others say it's because it's small enough to walk around and see many things in one day, but big enough that you can always find a piazza, museum, cafe or monument where there is no body, or it could be for the gelato, pizza and pasta! Whatever your reason you will not be disappointed by this culturally rich location.
Take a trip to the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine and be overwhelmed by its magnitude. A trip to Rome would not be complete without a visit to the Vatican City which is home to the Sistine Chapel where you will witness Michelangelo's most famous work. After a long day of sightseeing, finish your day like a true Italian with a glass of Tuscan wine at InRoma, famous around the world for its carbonara.
FAQs: Manchester to Rome train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Rome can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £584, while the average price tends to be around £584.
The train from Manchester to Rome takes 25h 55m and runs once a day.
The train distance from Manchester to Rome is 1689 km.
The first train from Manchester to Rome leaves at 17:35.
The last train from Manchester to Rome departs at 17:35.
Trains from Manchester to Rome run approximately 1 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Rome.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Rome.
To get from Manchester to Rome, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Rome.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rome is by flight, costing approximately £26.
Booking trains from Manchester to Rome in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Rome involves multiple connections and routes through the UK and mainland Europe. While the initial segment through the UK and the Channel Tunnel may not offer significant scenic views, certain parts of the journey through France and Italy, especially around the Alps and rural Italian landscapes, provide picturesque vistas.
A day trip from Manchester to Rome is not feasible as the journey duration is 25h 55m and there is only 1 train per day.
In Rome, you can explore Trastevere, a charming neighbourhood with narrow streets and vibrant nightlife, and take a stroll through Villa Borghese, a beautiful park with museums and gardens. Enjoy a gelato at Piazza Navona, a lively square with fountains and street artists. Visit the Spanish Steps for people-watching and a great view, and discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours. Must-see sights include the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Roman Forum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain.
Three to four days in Rome allows you to experience its key attractions, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Pantheon, while enjoying the city's vibrant culture and cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Rome.
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