Train Manchester to Brayford Pool from £43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Brayford Pool takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Brayford Pool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 42m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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3h 2m

£33–66

Manchester to Brayford Pool train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Brayford Pool. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Brayford Pool at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:43 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
12:43 PM → 2:52 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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