The average train between Manchester and Ivybridge takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Ivybridge. 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 2 hours between Manchester and Ivybridge. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Ivybridge at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Ivybridge? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ivybridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ivybridge station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Manchester to Ivybridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Ivybridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Manchester to Ivybridge train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Ivybridge is 362.3 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ivybridge via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 6h 25m.