Manchester to CERN Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and CERN takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. 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.

11h 4m
Duration: 1,257 km
Distance: €423
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv

9h 56m

€353–568

Manchester to CERN train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:15 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
14h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 4:03 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 6:11 PM
8h 56m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 10:01 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 4:03 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 6:11 PM
8h 56m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 10:01 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 4:03 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 6:11 PM
8h 56m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 10:01 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 4:03 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 6:11 PM
8h 56m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 10:01 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 4:05 PM
10h • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 6:06 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 8:13 PM
8h 58m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 10:08 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:20 AM → 8:08 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
11:55 AM → 10:07 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
1:55 PM → 12:06 AM
Arrives next day
9h 11m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to CERN? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Manchester, England and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

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 9h 56m.

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