The cheapest and fastest trains from West Drayton to Manchester
Cheapest price
£214
Average price
£214
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Drayton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Drayton to Manchester will cost around £214 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £214.
To travel from West Drayton to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for West Drayton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Drayton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 251 km
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£73 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
West Drayton to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for West Drayton to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:09 West Drayton | 4h20 | 16:29 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:41 West Drayton | 3h48 | 17:29 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:39 West Drayton | 3h50 | 18:29 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:38 West Drayton | 3h51 | 19:29 Manchester | 1 change | |
| Thursday 26 March | |||||
![]() | 05:38 West Drayton | 3h51 | 09:29 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:38 West Drayton | 3h51 | 10:29 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:22 West Drayton | 4h07 | 11:29 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:39 West Drayton | 3h50 | 12:29 Manchester | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets West Drayton to Manchester by train, coach or flight
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway or Elizabeth Line to find the best option for your trip from West Drayton to Manchester.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from West Drayton to Manchester.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway or Elizabeth Line to find the best option for your trip from West Drayton to Manchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from West Drayton to Manchester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from West Drayton to Manchester
Trains from West Drayton to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Elizabeth Line from West Drayton to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between West Drayton and Manchester from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: West Drayton to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Drayton 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 West Drayton and Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step free access to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. There is no step free access to platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located in the ticket hall on Station Approach.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Temporary toilet facilities are based at the Warwick Road entrance to the station. These toilets are open from 05:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 3.
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
- 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 - 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.
- 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.
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