The cheapest and fastest trains from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) 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 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 109 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 109 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£34 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:17 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 1h46 | 19:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 05:30 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 1h29 | 06:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:17 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 1h56 | 10:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 21:23 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) 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 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office at the station entrance. The National key toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 05:20-20:00, Saturday 05:20-19:00 and Sunday 08:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Bromford Road at the public service bus stop next to the steps/ramp to the station front.
- 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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