The average train between Manchester and Manchester Central takes 5 min and the fastest train takes 4 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester to Manchester Central. 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 20 minutes between Manchester and Manchester Central. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Manchester Central at 6:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Manchester Central station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
Manchester to Manchester Central train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Manchester Central train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
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The distance between Manchester and Manchester Central is 860 m. The road distance is 2 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Deansgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 5 min.