The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Sidmouth
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Sidmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Sidmouth will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester for Sidmouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 318 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 42 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to Sidmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Sidmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 318 km
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£71 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Sidmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Sidmouth trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:03 Manchester | 5h42 | 12:45 Sidmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Sidmouth
Trains from Manchester to Sidmouth run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:03, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 318 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 318 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 08:03 |
Last train 19:27 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Manchester to Sidmouth trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester and Sidmouth from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Sidmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Sidmouth
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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