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Cheap train tickets and timesSt Albans to Manchester

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Cheap train tickets from St Albans to Manchester start from £223 with an average ticket price of £236.

£223

Cheapest Price

£236

Average Price

3 h 32 m

Fastest Journey

4 h 30 m

Average

Trains per day

231 km

Distance

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Overview: Train from St Albans to Manchester

Distance	143 miles
Average train duration	2 h 57 min
Average train ticket price	£120 (€137)
Train frequency	12 a day
Direct train	No
Train providers	Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Thameslink

Trains from St Albans to Manchester cover the 143 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 57 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Thameslink. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £39, but the average price of train tickets is £120.

Train providers: Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and CrossCountry trains St Albans to Manchester

You can travel by train to Manchester from St Albans with Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and CrossCountry for as low as £37. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from St Albans to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: £37

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.

East Midlands Trains from St Albans to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £51

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from St Albans to Manchester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from St Albans to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: £76

FAQs: St Albans to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from St Albans to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from St Albans to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from St Albans to Manchester can start from as little as £39 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for St Albans to Manchester is £120; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the St Albans to Manchester train travel time is 2 h 57 min for the 143 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from St Albans to Manchester leaves at 05: 53. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from St Albans to Manchester leaves at 20: 11.

There are 12 trains a day from St Albans to Manchester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from St Albans to Manchester.

For the best St Albans to Manchester train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Manchester from St Albans to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 11.

A trip to Manchester from St Albans is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 57 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from St Albans to Manchester by train is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from St Albans to Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.