The cheapest and fastest trains from Yate to Manchester
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yate to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yate to Manchester will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 3 trains that leave Yate for Manchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 9 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 Yate to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yate to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, and a coach costs an average of £56.
Distance: 216 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Yate to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Yate to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:36 Yate | 4h37 | 17:13 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
![]() | 09:58 Yate | 5h02 | 15:00 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:06 Yate | 5h09 | 15:15 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:58 Yate | 4h02 | 15:00 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Yate to Manchester
Trains from Yate to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 23:36 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_great_western from Yate to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Yate and Manchester from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Yate to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yate 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 Yate and Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 12:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has a degree of step free access via the car park (southbound) however the northbound platform can only be accessed via a busy roadbridge and long steep ramp. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses start/terminating at Yate: Station car park. All other buses: Bus stops on the main road
- 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)
- 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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