The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Wareham
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Wareham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Wareham will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester for Wareham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 43 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.




Live departures
Manchester to Wareham train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wareham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 3 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:05 Manchester | 5h43 | 09:48 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:11 Manchester | 5h37 | 09:48 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Wareham
Trains from Manchester to Wareham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 18:25 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Manchester to Wareham trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester and Wareham from £63. 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 Wareham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Wareham 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 Wareham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Wareham
- 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
- 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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 18:30 Saturday 07:15 - 13:50 Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Step-free access between platforms via controlled level crossing with locking automatic gates
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: N/A
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 2.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Shelter on Sandford Road Roundabout
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wareham Road (A351) Bus Stops North of the Traffic Lights
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