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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£91
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£116
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
5 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 38 m
Trains on 17 Sept
9
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montrose to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montrose to Manchester will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
To travel from Montrose to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
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C24965Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montrose to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £127 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £127, while a train costs an average of £127.
Distance: 358 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£127 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 59m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (5h 10m by train vs 5h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £127 compared to roughly £80 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Montrose to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:13 Montrose | 11h08 | 9:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
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C01942+ G15922 | 8:33 Montrose station (MTS) | 5h45 | 14:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
G01153+ G15900 | 8:58 Montrose station (MTS) | 6h21 | 15:19 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W34060+ W84908+ G01153 | 8:58 Montrose station (MTS) | 5h24 | 14:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 changes | |
W84912+ L87069 | 9:41 Montrose station (MTS) | 5h45 | 15:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W84912+ L87069 | 9:41 Montrose station (MTS) | 5h41 | 15:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
W84912+ L87069+ G89889 | 9:41 Montrose station (MTS) | 6h10 | 15:51 Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
W84912+ G89867+ L87069 | 9:41 Montrose station (MTS) | 5h58 | 15:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
C02007+ C24965 | 10:33 Montrose station (MTS) | 5h45 | 16:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
C02007+ W34124+ P28507 | 10:33 Montrose station (MTS) | 5h36 | 16:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Montrose to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £116 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:44, the last at 17:57. The fastest train covers the 358 km distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 358 km |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £116 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 2:44 |
Last train 17:57 |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
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Lively central square framed by major civic buildings and event space, ideal for architecture, seasonal markets and city-centre orientation.
Characterful Northern Quarter street known for independent shops, record stores, creative spaces and eye-catching street art.
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A hearty hotpot of slow-cooked lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes. A long-standing North West comfort dish served across Manchester pubs.
A rich tripe stew cooked with onions, milk and stock. It was a classic working-class Manchester meal linked to the city’s historic tripe trade.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate city-centre setting. Best for a special meal with seasonal ingredients and polished service.
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Moderate for a UK city. Hotels can be pricey at peak times, but dining, pubs and local transport are usually cheaper than London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Manchester Piccadilly -> Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montrose to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montrose to Manchester trains use the Montrose to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Deansgate. Use this guide to compare Montrose and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montrose is 1 km from Montrose city centre. Public transport options include:
Montrose has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Montrose.
Ticket office support is available at Montrose. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montrose: Parking, WC.
Available at Montrose: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montrose: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.
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