The average train between Manchester and March takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to March. 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 hourly between Manchester and March. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:13 PM which arrives into March at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to March. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at March station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Manchester to March train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to March train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Manchester to March train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and March is 186.8 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to March via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 3h 13m.