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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Sittingbourne
Showing times and prices for 05 May
Cheapest price
£193
Average price
£193
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
312 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Sittingbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Sittingbourne will cost around £193 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £193.
Fast trains
To travel from Manchester to Sittingbourne you need to make at least one change.
5:053h52Manchester8:57Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change- 5:553h22Manchester9:17Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
- 6:553h22Manchester10:17Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
- 7:353h12Manchester10:47Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
- 7:553h22Manchester11:17Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
- 7:353h12Manchester10:47Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
- 8:353h12Manchester11:47Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
- 9:353h12Manchester12:47Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
- 10:353h12Manchester13:47Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
- 11:353h12Manchester14:47Sittingbourne£1931One-way1 change
Live departures
Manchester to Sittingbourne train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Sittingbourne trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:05 Manchester | 3h52 | 8:57 Sittingbourne | 1 change | |
| 5:55 Manchester | 3h22 | 9:17 Sittingbourne | 1 change | |
| 6:55 Manchester | 3h22 | 10:17 Sittingbourne | 1 change | |
| 7:35 Manchester | 3h12 | 10:47 Sittingbourne | 1 change | |
| 7:55 Manchester | 3h22 | 11:17 Sittingbourne | 1 change |
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Avanti West Coast operates all trains services from Manchester to Sittingbourne.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Sittingbourne
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Sittingbourne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £188 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 312 km distance in 3h 12m.
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
Distance 312 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £188 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 5:04 |
Last train 20:15 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Sittingbourne trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Sittingbourne from £188. 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
3h 12m
Cheapest Price
£188
Avanti West Coast frequency
16 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
FAQs: Manchester to Sittingbourne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Sittingbourne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £188, while the average price tends to be around £188.
The train journey from Manchester to Sittingbourne covers a distance of 312 km and takes approximately 3h 12m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Sittingbourne is 312 km.
The first train from Manchester to Sittingbourne leaves at 5:04.
The last train from Manchester to Sittingbourne departs at 20:15.
Trains from Manchester to Sittingbourne run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Sittingbourne.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Sittingbourne.
To travel from Manchester to Sittingbourne, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Sittingbourne.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Sittingbourne is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Sittingbourne station (SIT).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sittingbourne is by train, costing approximately £188.
Booking trains from Manchester to Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the English countryside, rolling hills, and charming village scenes, particularly as the train travels through the North West, Midlands, and South East regions.
A day trip from Manchester to Sittingbourne is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 12m. However, there are 5 trains available per day for this route. The distance is 312 km.
You can comfortably explore Sittingbourne in 1 to 2 days, enjoying local attractions such as Borden Parish and Milton Creek Country Park.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Sittingbourne.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Sittingbourne
Manchester
Sittingbourne
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Sittingbourne.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
The major train station for arrivals in Sittingbourne is Sittingbourne. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sittingbourne for your journey to Sittingbourne from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
LoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 and 3 for services away from London and to Sheerness available via the lift. Stepped access to all platforms via the station footbridge. Short steep ramp to platform one when booking hall closed.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:50 - 01:30 Saturday 04:50 - 01:30 Sunday 06:30 - 01:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms on Platforms 1 and 2/3 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station by main car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Sittingbourne
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park.
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