The average train between Manchester and Princes Risborough takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Princes Risborough. 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 Princes Risborough. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Princes Risborough at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Princes Risborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Princes Risborough station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Manchester to Princes Risborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Princes Risborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Princes Risborough station.
Book your Manchester to Princes Risborough train tickets online with Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Princes Risborough is 217.3 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Princes Risborough via Oxford in around 3h 56m.