The average train between Manchester and Nailsea takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Nailsea. 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 Nailsea. 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 Nailsea at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Nailsea. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Nailsea station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Manchester to Nailsea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Nailsea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Manchester to Nailsea train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Nailsea is 230.5 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nailsea & Backwell via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 55m.