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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Thorne
Showing times and prices for 06 Dec
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
86 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Thorne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Thorne will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester for Thorne 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 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
04:462h36
Manchester07:22Thorne
£331One-way
0 changes
04:462h36
Manchester07:22Thorne
£331One-way
0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Thorne
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Trains from Manchester to Thorne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 2h 36m.
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 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 23:08 |
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: TransPennine Express from Manchester to Thorne trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Thorne from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£32
TransPennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Manchester to Thorne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Thorne 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 Thorne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thorne is by train, costing approximately £31.
The train distance from Manchester to Thorne is 86 km.
The last train from Manchester to Thorne departs at 23:08.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Thorne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £32.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Thorne.
Thorne can be explored comfortably in one to two days, allowing time to visit its local attractions, enjoy the scenic spots, and experience the town's charm.
The train journey from Manchester to Thorne offers views of the Pennines and charming Yorkshire countryside, making it a scenic route.
Booking trains from Manchester to Thorne 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 Thorne covers a distance of 86 km and takes approximately 2h 36m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Thorne is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Thorne North (TNN).
The first train from Manchester to Thorne leaves at 4:07.
A day trip from Manchester to Thorne is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 36m. There are 3 trains per day covering the distance of 86 km.
Trains from Manchester to Thorne run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Thorne.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Thorne.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Thorne.
To get from Manchester to Thorne, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Thorne
Manchester
Thorne
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Levenshulme. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Levenshulme for your trip from Manchester to Thorne.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:20 - 19:35 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Levenshulme
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Albert Road for buses to Manchester, Reddish, Stockport or Droylsden. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: the bus stop for Manchester Pic is located on the station side of Stockport Road. The bus stop for Stockport is located on the opposite side of Stockport Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
- 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)
The major train station for arrivals in Thorne is Thorne North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thorne North for your journey to Thorne from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:00 - 17:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 - Only one member of staff. Poor access to platform 2. Stepped access only unless customer uses staff operated 'barrow' crossing, which is locked out of use after the station ticket office closes. If you are travelling from this station after 1330 Saturdays, after 1730 weekdays or any time on Sundays and need assistance to cross between platforms, please call 0800 138 5560 for advice on alternative accessible road transport.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Thorne North
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Selby Road at the bottom of the Station approach. (Station side for Doncaster, opposite side for Goole)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Access to the platforms is via ramped access onto the Doncaster bound platform and step free footbridge to the Grimsby bound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Thorne South
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the junction of Miller Lane & Ellison Street (600 yards from station)
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