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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 1 trains that leave Northampton station (NMP) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 164 km
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2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20:34 Northampton station (NMP) | 2h21 | 22:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:41 Northampton station (NMP) | 2h07 | 22:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 17 December | |||||
| 08:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 1h55 | 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 20:34 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton station (NMP) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton station (NMP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Northampton station (NMP) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- 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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