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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 18 Sept
£52
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£65
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 48 m
Trains on 18 Sept
9
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sileby to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sileby to Manchester will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Sileby to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sileby to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 112 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£64 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sileby to Manchester:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sileby to Manchester costing on average £64.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 52m.
The table below shows live departures for Sileby to Manchester trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 16:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 17:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 18:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:09 Sileby | 2h55 | 19:04 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 20:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 21:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 22:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:44 Sileby | 3h24 | 23:08 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:09 Sileby | 2h36 | 22:45 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:57 Sileby | 3h15 | 0:12 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:42 Sileby | 2h55 | 0:37 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:21 Sileby | 2h18 | 0:39 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:05 Sileby | 6h00 | 5:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 5:49 Sileby | 2h36 | 8:25 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:29 Sileby | 2h36 | 9:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:08 Sileby | 2h57 | 10:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:04 Sileby | 3h01 | 11:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:05 Sileby | 3h00 | 12:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 13:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 14:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:09 Sileby | 2h56 | 15:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Sileby to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 5:02 |
Last train 21:00 |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Manchester Piccadilly -> Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sileby 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 Sileby to Manchester trains use the Sileby to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Sileby and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sileby has practical services for this route, including Parking and Dining.
Food and drink options are available at Sileby.
Available at Sileby: Parking.
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.
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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