The cheapest and fastest trains from Montrose to Manchester
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£154
Fastest journey
11 h 23 m
Average duration
11 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
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 £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
To travel from Montrose to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
21:5811h23Montrose9:21Manchester£1541One-way1 change
21:5811h23Montrose9:21Manchester£1541One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Montrose to Manchester
Omio 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 prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £47, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 358 km
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£62 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Why book with Omio vs London North Eastern Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for London North Eastern Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Montrose to Manchester.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Montrose to Manchester
Trains from Montrose to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 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 6h 0m.
Distance 358 km |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 0m |
First train 2:44 |
Last train 17:57 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail from Montrose to Manchester trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Montrose and Manchester from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
Transpennine Express
Caledonian Sleeper
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
ScotRail
FAQs: Montrose to Manchester train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Montrose and Manchester
Most Montrose to Manchester trains use the Montrose to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. 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.
Which Montrose station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Montrose from Montrose city centre
Montrose is 1 km from Montrose city centre. Public transport options include:
Montrose train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Montrose.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montrose: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Montrose: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Montrose arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria 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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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