The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to Manchester
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€97
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Manchester will cost around €97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
It's difficult to get from Canterbury to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
W34053+
P85674+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston12:23 PM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)4:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€401One-way2 transfers
W34157+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
P856801:23 PM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)5:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€481One-way2 transfers
W34179+
P85661+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston10:54 AM3h50Canterbury West (CBW)2:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€641One-way2 transfers
W34101+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
P8565810:21 AM3h44Canterbury West (CBW)2:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€661One-way2 transfers
W33931+
P85651+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston9:54 AM3h50Canterbury West (CBW)1:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€711One-way2 transfers
W33872+
P85692+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston3:23 PM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)7:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1371One-way2 transfers
W34053+
P85674+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston12:23 PM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)4:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€401One-way2 transfers
W34059+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
P856398:23 AM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1271One-way2 transfers
P85686+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W342312:23 PM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)6:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1371One-way2 transfers
W34157+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
P856801:23 PM3h42Canterbury West (CBW)5:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€481One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Canterbury to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. 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 bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 333 km
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€94 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €162 Average price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Canterbury to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P85639+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34059 | On time 8:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h42 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P90239_P90331 · P85906+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34040 | On time 8:33 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 4h11 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
P85648+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34198 | On time 9:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h58 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85651+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W33931 | On time 9:54 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h50 | 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85658+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34101 | On time 10:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h44 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85661+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34179 | On time 10:54 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h50 | 2:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85667+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34061 | On time 11:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h42 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85674+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34053 | On time 12:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h42 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85680+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34157 | On time 1:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h42 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85686+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34231 | On time 2:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h42 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85692+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W33872 | On time 3:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h42 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85698+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34193 | On time 4:20 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h59 | 8:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P90288 · P85957+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34022 | On time 4:31 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 4h13 | 8:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
P85703+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W33936 | On time 5:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h56 | 9:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P90294 · P85964+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34042 | On time 5:31 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 4h34 | 10:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
P85709+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W33920 | On time 6:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 4h01 | 10:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P90300 · P85970+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34076 | On time 6:31 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 4h36 | 11:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
P85715+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ C01313 | On time 7:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 4h25 | 11:48 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P85722+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34098 | On time 8:20 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 4h27 | 12:47 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P86227+ Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ C02022+ G15883 | On time 8:47 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 7h46 | 4:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury to Manchester
Trains from Canterbury to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 333 km distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 333 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 9:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern from Canterbury to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern trains will get you between Canterbury and Manchester from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Canterbury to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury 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
Popular train stations from Canterbury to Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- 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 - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
- 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: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- 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: Station forecourt
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- 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 - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- 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: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
- 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 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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.
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