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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare
Showing times and prices for 06 Dec
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
243 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester for Weston-super-Mare 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 243 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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.
08:033h57
Manchester12:00Weston-super-Mare
£541One-way
0 changes
04:114h11
Manchester08:22Weston-super-Mare
£1181One-way
0 changes
08:033h57
Manchester12:00Weston-super-Mare
£541One-way
0 changes
04:114h11
Manchester08:22Weston-super-Mare
£1181One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Weston-super-Mare
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 243 km
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4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Weston-super-Mare train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Weston-super-Mare trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:52
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 17:30 Manchester | 5h09 | 22:39 Weston-super-Mare | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 04:11 Manchester | 4h11 | 08:22 Weston-super-Mare | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:03 Manchester | 3h57 | 12:00 Weston-super-Mare | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 3h 30m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 20:25 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Manchester and Weston-super-Mare from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
£43
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 29m
Cheapest Price
£42
Transport for Wales frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 29m
Cheapest Price
£200
Cross Country frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Manchester to Weston-super-Mare train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Two to three days in Weston-super-Mare is typically sufficient to explore its sandy beaches, enjoy the Grand Pier, and visit local attractions like the Weston Museum and the Helicopter Museum.
Booking trains from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £42, while the average price tends to be around £61.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train distance from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare is 243 km.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Weston-super-Mare is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Weston-Super-Mare (WSM).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare.
The train journey from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare covers a distance of 243 km and takes approximately 3h 30m. Trains run 5 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare.
The first train from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare leaves at 5:11.
The last train from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare departs at 20:25.
Trains from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare run approximately 5 times per day.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare.
In Weston-super-Mare, you can visit the Water Adventure Play Park, a great spot for families with splash zones and playgrounds, or explore the Weston-super-Mare Beach, perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles. Take a stroll along the Marine Lake for a peaceful walk and birdwatching, or enjoy a show at the Playhouse Theatre, which offers a range of performances from drama to comedy. Discover local art at Weston Artspace, a community hub for exhibitions. Don't miss the Grand Pier with its amusement rides and arcade games, or learn about local history at the Weston Museum. For natural beauty, head to Sand Bay or the Uphill Local Nature Reserve, both ideal for walks and enjoying the scenery. Lastly, the Helicopter Museum offers a fascinating look at aviation history.
A day trip from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 30m. However, there are 5 trains available per day for this route. The distance is 243 km.
The train journey from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the countryside and along parts of the Bristol Channel, showcasing picturesque landscapes and coastal sights.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Weston-super-Mare. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Cross Country.
To get from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Weston-super-Mare
Manchester
Weston-super-Mare
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Deansgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Deansgate for your trip from Manchester to Weston-super-Mare.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Deansgate
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 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
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation 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
The major train station for arrivals in Weston-super-Mare is Weston Milton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Weston Milton for your journey to Weston-super-Mare from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station, This station has step free access to the platform via a ramp which is of reasonable gradient from the car park. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Weston Milton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road outside Borough Arms public house on Locking Road. Taxis from the front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 17:45 Saturday 06:10 - 17:45 Sunday 10:20 - 18:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station. This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be approached via adjacent roads to access step free however the Taunton bound platform can only be accessed on the station via a step bridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: At the front of the station, platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Weston-Super-Mare
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station, This station can be accessed step free to both platforms, however access to the Taunton bound line is via a ramp bridge of modest gradient. Both platforms can be accessed independently via drop off
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Worle
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the front of the station
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