The cheapest and fastest trains from Upminster to Manchester
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Upminster to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Upminster to Manchester 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 Upminster 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 272 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.
8:583h46Upminster12:44Manchester£661One-way0 changes
8:583h46Upminster12:44Manchester£661One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Upminster to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Upminster to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £56.
Distance: 272 km
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£71 Average Price | £191 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Upminster to Manchester
Trains from Upminster to Manchester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 18:44. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 18:44 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Upminster to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Upminster and Manchester from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Upminster to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Upminster 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 Upminster and Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: Doddle and WH Smith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lifts are available from street level to platforms 1, 2/3 & 4/5 Step free access is not available to/from platform 6 (trains towards Romford). Local TfL Buses are available to Emerson Park and Romford for those who cannot access Platform 6.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Entrance to station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E on the Station Approach adjacent to platform 1
- Metro: District Line from Platforms 3, 4 & 5
- 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
- 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)
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