York to Manchester train with Transpennine Express

Fri, 24 Jan
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Cheap train tickets from York to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Northern RailW45900
21:232h07
York station (YRK)
23:30Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£361One-way
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC66554
23:201h42
York station (YRK)
01:02Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£441One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressP13382
21:591h41
York station (YRK)
23:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£441One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressC66494
23:391h49
York station (YRK)
01:28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£441One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressP13795
22:051h17
York station (YRK)
23:22Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£441One-way
0 changes

York to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Northern Rail
W45900
Northern RailW45900
21:23 York station (YRK)2h07 23:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 change
Transpennine Express
P13051
Transpennine ExpressP13051
21:47 York station (YRK)1h27 23:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Transpennine Express
P13382
Transpennine ExpressP13382
21:59 York station (YRK)1h41 23:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Transpennine Express
P13795
Transpennine ExpressP13795
22:05 York station (YRK)1h17 23:22 Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 changesDirect
Transpennine Express
C66554
Transpennine ExpressC66554
23:20 York station (YRK)1h42 01:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 changesDirect
Transpennine Express
C66494
Transpennine ExpressC66494
23:39 York station (YRK)1h49 01:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from York to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from York to Manchester is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the York to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from York to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from York to Manchester.

Train times from York to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 17 m

Average

1 h 41 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

93 km

Of the 6 trains that leave York for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Transpennine ExpressP13795
22:051h17
York station (YRK)
23:22Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£441One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressP13051
21:471h27
York station (YRK)
23:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£441One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressP13382
21:591h41
York station (YRK)
23:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£441One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressC66554
23:201h42
York station (YRK)
01:02Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£441One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressC66494
23:391h49
York station (YRK)
01:28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£441One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from York to Manchester

Trains from York to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
92 km
Average train duration
1h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
8
Train providers
4
Fastest train
1h 12m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains trains York to Manchester

Travel from York to Manchester from £8 with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

York to Manchester train information with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: £20

Trains from York to Manchester: Journey Details

Trains from York to Manchester leave throughout the day and evening. Trains run overnight, with early morning services departing the city of York in the early hours of the morning, arriving in Manchester approximately two hours later. The last train leaves just before midnight, but trains are also available in the early hours of the morning. Trains leave roughly every half an hour, although this is reduced to one service every 2 hours overnight. Trains between York and Manchester are provided by TransPennine Express.

Taking the Train from York

The train station in York is located just a few minutes walk from the city centre, on Station Road. It is a large station that provides trains to destinations across the country. When arriving at the station, Coaches and buses pull in directly outside the entrance. Buses from the city centre to the station run during the day and finish around midnight. National Express coach services also arrive at the station. There is parking available, and a taxi rank is located in front of the main entrance.

Getting into Manchester by Train

Manchester is known around the world for its cultural heritage and cosmopolitan city centre. Tourists can visit a large number of museums, or can attend a concert in the city's giant arena. Trains from York to Manchester arrive at two stations; Victoria and Piccadilly. Piccadilly is the more central station, and it is located closer to Manchester Coach Station. Both stations have large taxi ranks situated outside the entrances, and both are served by bus services that run during the day and the evening. The city centre is a short walk or taxi ride from each station.

FAQs: York to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from York to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from York to Manchester can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for York to Manchester is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from York to Manchester is 1 h 12 min   to travel the 57 mile long route, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from York to Manchester leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from York to Manchester leaves at 23: 58.
Yes, it is possible to travel from York to Manchester without having to change trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There are 8 direct trains from York to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from York to Manchester.
For the best York to Manchester train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between York and Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from York, which is located around 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from York is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 12 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from York to Manchester by train is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from York to Manchester including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in York and Manchester

York
Manchester
The major train station for departures in York is York. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at York for your trip from York to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Bombay Spice
  • Byron
  • Nando's
  • Roots
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton York
  • Middletons Hotel
  • The Queen's Hotel
  • Watergate Inn
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Public transport options for York
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Victoria for your journey to Manchester from York.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Costa
  • Annyeong
  • Franco Manca
  • Katsouris Deli
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Copperhead Hotel
  • The Light Boutique ApartHotel
  • The Works ApartHotel
  • Travelodge
Public transport options for Manchester Victoria
  • 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.​​​​​​​
Manchester AirportWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Delices de France
  • Caffè Nero
  • Burger King
  • The Real Food Company
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Costa
  • Annyeong
  • Franco Manca
  • Katsouris Deli
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Malmaison
  • Ibis Hotel Manchester City Centre
  • Macdonald Townhouse Hotel
  • Hilton Manchester Deansgate
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • 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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