The average train between Godalming and Manchester takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Godalming 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 30 minutes between Godalming and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Godalming is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Godalming to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Godalming station and arriving at Manchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Godalming to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Godalming station.
Godalming to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Godalming to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Godalming and Manchester is 278 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Godalming to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 19m.