The average train between Manchester and CERN takes 11h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to CERN. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into CERN at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to CERN. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at CERN station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Manchester to CERN train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to CERN train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Geneve station.
The distance between Manchester and CERN is 999.7 km. The road distance is 1,257 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to CERN via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 10h 36m.