The cheapest and fastest trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) 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 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 2 trains that leave Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) 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 270 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 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.
15:163h28Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)18:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£931One-way0 changes
11:343h31Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)15:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£941One-way0 changes
15:163h28Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)18:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£931One-way0 changes
11:343h31Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)15:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£941One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £60.
Distance: 270 km
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Live departures
Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:34 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 3h31 | 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:16 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 3h28 | 18:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 15:16. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 270 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 15:16 |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Thameslink from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Thameslink trains will get you between Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 06:40 - 21:10 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: dry cleaner
- 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 - Step free access to both platforms via lifts from the DLR station. Stepped access to both platforms via booking hall and station overbridge. Step free access from Car Park to Platform 1 via side gate with call device
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis (Black cabs) are available from the taxi rank
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside 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
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