The average train between Manchester and Frome takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Frome. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Frome. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Frome at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Frome. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Frome station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Manchester to Frome train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Frome train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Frome station.
Book your Manchester to Frome train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Frome is 250.5 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Frome via Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 1m.