The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 2 trains that leave Wellingborough station (WEL) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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 train and coach for Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 167 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£84 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:42 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 2h37 | 08:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:37 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 3h28 | 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 07:11 |
Last train 12:08 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains from Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Wellingborough station (WEL) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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: Wellingborough station (WEL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Wellingborough station (WEL) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at the front of the station. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
- 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
