The cheapest and fastest trains from Wireless Festival to Manchester
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wireless Festival to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wireless Festival to Manchester will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 2 trains that leave Wireless Festival for Manchester 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 257 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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 Wireless Festival to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Wireless Festival to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. 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 £10, and a flight costs an average of £153.
Distance: 257 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£77 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wireless Festival to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Wireless Festival to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 27 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:07 Wireless Festival | 3h10 | 10:17 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:22 Wireless Festival | 2h57 | 10:19 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wireless Festival to Manchester
Trains from Wireless Festival to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:04, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 257 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 257 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 08:04 |
Last train 20:15 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Wireless Festival to Manchester trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Wireless Festival and Manchester from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wireless Festival to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wireless Festival 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 Wireless Festival and Manchester
- 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 - 22:40 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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