The average train between Sandy and Manchester takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Sandy to Manchester. 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 Sandy and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Sandy is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sandy to Manchester? 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 Sandy to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sandy station and arriving at Manchester station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Sandy to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Sandy station.
Sandy to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sandy to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sandy and Manchester is 199.1 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Sandy to Manchester Piccadilly via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 44m.