The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to York
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to York will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester for York on Sat, Mar 28, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 28 the direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sat, Mar 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.
C4374708:42AM1h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:07AMYork station (YRK)€281One-way0 transfers
L3676209:42AM1h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:07AMYork station (YRK)€281One-way0 transfers
L3676710:42AM1h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:09PMYork station (YRK)€281One-way0 transfers
L3694408:00AM1h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)09:42AMYork station (YRK)€341One-way0 transfers
L3695008:55AM1h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:39AMYork station (YRK)€341One-way0 transfers
C4374708:42AM1h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:07AMYork station (YRK)€281One-way0 transfers
L3676209:42AM1h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:07AMYork station (YRK)€281One-way0 transfers
C4381508:11AM1h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)09:36AMYork station (YRK)€341One-way0 transfers
L3684110:11AM1h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:36AMYork station (YRK)€391One-way0 transfers
L3683509:10AM1h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:36AMYork station (YRK)€381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 93 km
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2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Manchester to York train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to York trains for today, Friday, March 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G92087 · Y25567 | On time 10:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h13 | 12:49 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L36766 | On time 10:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h22 | 12:07 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90643 · Y25394 | On time 10:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h00 | 12:57 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L37183 | On time 11:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h15 | 12:15 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36961 | On time 11:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 12:39 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36846 | On time 11:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h21 | 12:36 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G92090 · Y25570 | On time 11:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h13 | 1:48 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C43759 | On time 11:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h22 | 1:07 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37186 | Delayed 12:30 PM 12:00 PMManchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h15 | 1:34 PM 1:34 PMYork station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36851 | On time 12:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h21 | 1:36 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G92093 · Y25572 | On time 12:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h14 | 2:49 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C43763 | On time 12:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h23 | 2:08 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90651 · Y25396 | On time 12:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h00 | 2:57 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C44201 | Delayed 1:15 PM 1:00 PMManchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h15 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMYork station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36973 | On time 1:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 2:41 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36857 | On time 1:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h22 | 2:37 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43767 | On time 1:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h22 | 3:07 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25419 · Y25397 | On time 1:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h00 | 3:57 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L36979 | On time 2:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h40 | 3:40 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37191 | On time 2:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h17 | 3:17 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36863 | On time 2:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h21 | 3:36 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 28 | |||||
L36944 | On time 8:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h42 | 9:42 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43815 | On time 8:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h25 | 9:36 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36553+ Y11930 | On time 8:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 10:03 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C43747 | On time 8:42 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h25 | 10:07 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36950 | On time 8:55 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h44 | 10:39 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36835 | On time 9:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h26 | 10:36 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36559+ C41055 | On time 9:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 11:03 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L36762 | On time 9:42 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h25 | 11:07 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36956 | On time 10:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 11:41 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36841 | On time 10:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h25 | 11:36 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36562+ C41111 | On time 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 12:03 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Manchester to York
Trains from Manchester to York run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, first_transpennine_express from Manchester to York trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and York from €13. 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 Manchester to York
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to York
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- 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.
- 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 - 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
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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