The average train between Manchester and Castres takes 17h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Castres. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Castres. 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 Castres at 4:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 17h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Castres. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Castres station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
Manchester to Castres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Castres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Castres station.
Book your Manchester to Castres train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Castres is 1,146 km. The road distance is 1,630 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castres via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 56m.