Trains to Manchester

Most of Manchester's train stations offer parking, but availability varies: 

• Manchester Piccadilly has a smaller short-stay and large, long-stay multi-storey car park, both open 24 hours. Rates vary and can be expensive on the day, so pre-booking is best. Season tickets are also available. 
• Manchester Victoria doesn't have an official car park, but there is parking close by at the AO arena and several local city centre car parks. 
• Manchester Oxford Road doesn't have its own car park, but nearby public parking is within walking distance - although this is limited and can be expensive. 
• Deansgate doesn't offer parking facilities, so nearby alternatives are worth considering. 
• Manchester Airport boasts various long-stay and short-stay airport car parks with plenty of spaces. 

Wherever you're heading, pre-booking parking is your best bet, especially during busy periods!   

You can book cheap trains to Manchester in advance or on the day via our website or the TPExpress mobile app. An e-ticket will be sent directly to your phone with a QR code to scan or show staff when you need to. 

If you're already at the station, use one of the ticket machines or visit the ticket office. Most stations and trains accept contactless payments, so you can use your card, phone or smartwatch for a quick tap to pay. Railcards are also great for saving money if you're buying train tickets to Manchester regularly. 

Manchester's two main train stations are Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. 

• Manchester Piccadilly is the city's largest and busiest station, with around 25 million passengers travelling to and from the station each year. It's also the most central Manchester station, with high-street and independent shops, restaurants, bars and hotels all close by.
• Manchester Victoria serves routes to destinations like Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle, and is right next to the AO arena for event-goers.

Many of our TransPennine Express trains run through Manchester Piccadilly, but we also have trains to Oxford Road and Manchester Victoria.

Travel times to Manchester by train vary depending on where you're coming from and your chosen train. Here are a few of our most popular routes and their average journey times: 

• Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly - 3 hours 14 minutes
• Leeds to Manchester Airport - 2 hours
• Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly - 3 hours 19 minutes
• York to Manchester Airport - 2 hours 18 minutes
• Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly - 1 hour 33 minutes
• Huddersfield to Manchester Piccadilly - 1 hour 16 minutes 

   

On our trains to Manchester you can enjoy the full TransPennine Express experience. There’s complimentary Wi-Fi on selected services to keep you connected during your journey, and plug sockets available at table seats for charging your devices on the go. You'll also find two toilets on every train (including one that's fulkly accessible and with baby-changing facilities) and our onboard menu on selected trains.