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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Victoria
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Victoria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Victoria will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester for Victoria 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 203 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.
12:303h51Manchester16:21Victoria£511One-way0 changes
- 12:303h51Manchester16:21Victoria£511One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to Victoria
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Victoria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 203 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Victoria train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Victoria trains for tomorrow, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 Manchester | 3h51 | 16:21 Victoria | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Victoria
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Victoria run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 6:12 |
Last train 20:19 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Manchester to Victoria train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Victoria 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 Victoria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Victoria
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- 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)
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