The average train between Wellingborough and Manchester takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Manchester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Wellingborough to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Wellingborough to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Wellingborough to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Wellingborough and Manchester is 167 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering, Leicester, and Nuneaton in around 3h 30m.