The average train between Bamber Bridge and Manchester takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bamber Bridge to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bamber Bridge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamber Bridge is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bamber Bridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bamber Bridge station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Bamber Bridge to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Bamber Bridge to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Bamber Bridge to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bamber Bridge and Manchester is 39.3 km. The road distance is 55 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.