The average train between Manchester and Wellingborough takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Wellingborough. 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 Wellingborough. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Wellingborough at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Wellingborough? 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 Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wellingborough station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Manchester to Wellingborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Wellingborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Manchester to Wellingborough train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Wellingborough is 167 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wellingborough via Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 5m.