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Tamworth Castle Museum
A compact local history museum inside Tamworth Castle, with displays on archaeology, costume and the town's story.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£34
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£38
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
2 h 38 m
Trains on 30 Aug
2
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Tamworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Tamworth will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 2 trains from Manchester to Tamworth, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 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 Tamworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 101 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Tamworth trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:03 Manchester | 2h05 | 21:08 Tamworth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
![]() | 8:26 Manchester | 2h15 | 10:41 Tamworth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:55 Manchester | 3h00 | 11:55 Tamworth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Tamworth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 23:32 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Tamworth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tamworth trip today.
A compact local history museum inside Tamworth Castle, with displays on archaeology, costume and the town's story.
A nearby museum and gallery in the parkland of Middleton Hall, with period displays, art and seasonal exhibitions.
A volunteer-run heritage museum with vehicles, memorabilia and displays about local engineering and transport.
A large town-centre park with riverside walks, play areas, flower displays and easy access to the castle.
A landscaped lakeside country park just outside Tamworth, valued for walking trails, wildlife and peaceful scenery.
A shopping and historic core with market spaces, civic buildings and convenient access to key sights.
Staffordshire oatcakes are savoury oat pancakes, traditionally filled with cheese, bacon or sausage. They are a well-known local staple across Staffordshire.
Lobby is a hearty Staffordshire stew of beef or lamb, potatoes and root vegetables. It is traditional working-class comfort food in the wider county.
Meat and potato pie is a pub classic much loved in the Midlands. Shortcrust pastry filled with beef and potato makes it a familiar local comfort dish.
Stylish Indian restaurant known for richly spiced curries, tandoori dishes and smart modern surroundings near the town centre.
Long-established steakhouse and grill with a casual atmosphere, known for steaks, burgers and hearty mains close to the centre.
Popular riverside pub and restaurant serving British classics, grills and drinks in a relaxed setting by the canal and River Tame.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local buses and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. In cafés, tipping is optional, often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Tamworth 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 Tamworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Tamworth trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Tamworth station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Tamworth 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.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Tamworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tamworth.
Ticket office support is available at Tamworth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Tamworth: Parking, WC.
Available at Tamworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tamworth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available - A2B Taxis are at Tamworth Station on 01827 311 111. All taxis are accessible. Public waiting area for taxis, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 23:45 Sunday 08:00 - 23:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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