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Compare train and coach for Newark-on-Trent to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 105 km
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Newark-on-Trent to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Newark-on-Trent to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:03
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 06:58 Newark-on-Trent | 3h07 | 10:05 Manchester | 3 changes | |
| 07:36 Newark-on-Trent | 2h43 | 10:19 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 08:06 Newark-on-Trent | 2h59 | 11:05 Manchester | 3 changes | |
| 08:43 Newark-on-Trent | 2h36 | 11:19 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 09:07 Newark-on-Trent | 2h58 | 12:05 Manchester | 3 changes |
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Overview: Train from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 2h 17m.
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 £16
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:26 |
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 £16
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Newark-on-Trent and Manchester from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest Price
£19
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
£53
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
£74
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Newark-on-Trent to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark-on-Trent 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.
The train journey from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Nottinghamshire countryside, the Peak District's rolling hills, and glimpses of charming villages along the way.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A day trip from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 17m. Trains run 5 times per day over a distance of 105 km.
The train distance from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester is 105 km.
To get from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester covers a distance of 105 km and takes approximately 2h 17m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The first train from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester leaves at 0:07.
The cheapest way to get from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The last train from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester departs at 23:26.
The train station in Newark-on-Trent that goes to Manchester is Newark Northgate (NNG), and it arrives at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Trains from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester.
There is no night train service from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester.
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Important Stations and Airports in Newark-on-Trent and Manchester
Newark-on-Trent
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Newark-on-Trent is Newark Castle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newark Castle for your trip from Newark-on-Trent to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 17:15 Saturday 07:15 - 16:15 Sunday Closed *Coronavirus Changes* The ticket office is currently open 0600 - 1400 Monday - Friday and 0800 - 1600 on Saturday.
Distance to city center
1 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access to both platforms via ramps with shallow gradients. Access between platforms is via a level crossing which has an uneven surface due to the tracks. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 1 but not at the edge of platform 2.
- 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: In ticket office.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Rear of Nottingham bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
Public transport options for Newark Castle
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the station car park.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 16:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: North Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable
- 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 1 and between Platforms 2 and 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1 or from station staff on Platform 2/3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1 or from station staff on Platforms 2/3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 1 Costa Waiting Room Mon-Sat 05:30 - 19:00. Sun 09:00 - 1900 South Waiting Room Mon - Sat 05:30 - 23:30 Sun 09:00 -23:30 Platform 2/3 North and South Waiting Rooms Mon - Sat 05:30 - 18:00 Sun 09:00 - 18:00 Middle Waiting Room Mon - Sat 05:30 - 23:00 Sun 09:00 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: south end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Newark Northgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your journey to Manchester from Newark-on-Trent.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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)
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar 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
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