The average train between Chippenham and Manchester takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Chippenham 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 every 3 hours between Chippenham and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 4:09 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Chippenham station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Chippenham to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Chippenham to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chippenham to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Chippenham and Manchester is 224.8 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m.