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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to York

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£44

Average price

£44

Fastest journey

2 h 41 m

Average duration

2 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

93 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

W45987

08:292h41

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

11:10York station (YRK)

£441One-way

1 change

Manchester to York train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes	Tickets
Northern Rail (3) W45987 Northern Rail (3)W45987	08:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2h41	11:10 York station (YRK)	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to York?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to York is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to York route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to York per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to York.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to York

Trains from Manchester to York run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by bus.

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 £4

Distance

92 km

Average train duration

2h 1m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 14m

First train

00:53

Last train

23:49

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains trains Manchester to York

Buy your official TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains train tickets from Manchester to York from £8 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

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.

TransPennine Express from Manchester to York train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: £30

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Manchester to York train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h
Cheapest Price: £8
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 2 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Manchester to York train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £38

Trains from Manchester to York

Trains from Manchester to York run throughout the day and overnight. The first train leaves at 4:50 am, and the last train of the day leaves at 1:05 am. During rush hour, trains begin to leave at 20-30 minute intervals. This continues until approximately midnight. All services between Manchester and York are direct. Depending on the time of day, the journey time can last from around 1-2 hours. All train services are provided by TransPennine Express.

Which train companies go from Manchester to York?

Trains from Manchester to York are operated by TransPennine Express.

How long are the trains from Manchester to York?

The average journey time is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Are trains from Manchester to York direct?

All trains departing from Manchester either Piccadilly or Victoria are direct.

How can I save money on train tickets from Manchester to York?

Fares stay fairly similar, however, it is worth booking in advance, as prices fluctuate the closer it gets to the date of departure.

When are the first and last trains of the day from Manchester to York?

Trains from Manchester to York run throughout the day, from 4:50 in the morning until 1:05 am, departing almost twice an hour throughout the day.

Where do trains from Manchester to York depart from and arrive to?

Trains from Manchester to York begin their journey in Manchester at Piccadilly or Victoria Stations. Manchester's Metrolink light railway services Manchester's rail stations between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., as well as operating regular shuttles to and from Manchester Airport every 10 minutes. The station also features a taxi rank, bike lock-up and bus stops.

Trains from Manchester to York service York's Central Station. York is one of the main UK rail hubs with a centrally located train station while National Express Coaches bring visitors from across the country and the continent either directly or via London. Local buses, taxis and car rentals are all easily available at York Station which is also within walking distance of tourist attractions.

FAQs: Manchester to York train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to York.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to York can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to York is £15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to York train travel time is 1 h 14 min for the 57 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to York leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to York leaves at 23: 58.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to York without having to change trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There are 6 direct trains from Manchester to York each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to York. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to York.

For the route from Manchester to York you can take a train with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Manchester to York on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at York, located 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to York from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to York is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and York including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and York

Manchester

York

The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to York.

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

Distance to city center

13 km

Shopping

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

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

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.

Manchester Victoria Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
Baby changing facilities: No

Public transport options for Manchester Victoria

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.

Manchester Oxford Road Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

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

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

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)

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi