The cheapest and fastest trains from Stonehaven to Manchester
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
7 h 14 m
Average duration
7 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stonehaven to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stonehaven to Manchester will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stonehaven for Manchester 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 387 km distance in an average of 7 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 14 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 coach, train and flight for Stonehaven to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stonehaven to Manchester 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £120.
Distance: 387 km
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Live departures
Stonehaven to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Stonehaven to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:21 Stonehaven | 6h00 | 15:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:17 Stonehaven | 6h04 | 17:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:23 Stonehaven | 6h58 | 19:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:11 Stonehaven | 6h10 | 21:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stonehaven to Manchester
Trains from Stonehaven to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 18:37. The fastest train covers the 387 km distance in 10h 1m.
Distance 387 km |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 1m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 18:37 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail from Stonehaven to Manchester trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Stonehaven and Manchester 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: Stonehaven to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stonehaven 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stonehaven and Manchester
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- The Bay Fish & Chips
- Redcloak Fish Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Free of charge
- The Ship Inn
- The Royal Hotel
- The Station Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: trains to Aberdeen
- Platform 2: trains to Edinburgh
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi services available outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- 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.
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