The average train between Manchester and Chippenham takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Chippenham. 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 3 hours between Manchester and Chippenham. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Chippenham at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Chippenham station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Manchester to Chippenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Chippenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Manchester to Chippenham train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Chippenham is 224.8 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.