Croydon to Manchester by train
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Overview: trains from Croydon to Manchester
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Train travel between Croydon and Manchester: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Croydon to Manchester:
Cheapest tickets: CA$102.70
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: CA$125
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: CA$102
Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.
Croydon to Manchester train times
Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Croydon to Manchester is at 03:40 and the last is at 22:24. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:17 and the last one is at 23:40. You can expect 93 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 8 minutes.
Croydon to Manchester distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 275 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours.
How early can you book train tickets from Croydon to Manchester?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
More information on train travel from Croydon to Manchester
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Manchester city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Manchester
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The trip from Croydon to Manchester covers a distance of 275 kilometres.
The lowest fare on this route is CA$102.70. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around CA$125. When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around CA$102.
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest jouney takes 3 hours.
Other train journeys from Croydon
- From Croydon to Brighton From CA$18.85
- From Croydon to Eastbourne From CA$18.85
- From Croydon to London From CA$15.60
- From Croydon to Tonbridge From CA$25.35
- From Croydon to Birmingham From CA$66.95
- From Croydon to Crawley From CA$12.35
- From Croydon to Leeds From CA$126.75
- From Croydon to Redhill From CA$10.19
- From Croydon to Norwood From CA$6.42
- From Croydon to Southampton From CA$33.15
- From Croydon to Basingstoke From CA$45.29
- From Croydon to Chichester From CA$14.95
- From Croydon to Woking From CA$22.08
- From Croydon to Worthing From CA$14.95
- From Croydon to Hove From CA$14.95
Other train journeys to Manchester
- From London to Manchester From CA$60.45
- From Cheltenham to Manchester From CA$37.70
- From Edinburgh to Manchester From CA$25.35
- From Carlisle to Manchester From CA$56.55
- From York to Manchester From CA$25.35
- From Warrington to Manchester From CA$3.90
- From Chester to Manchester From CA$10.40
- From Crewe to Manchester From CA$9.10
- From Norwich to Manchester From CA$61.10
- From Huddersfield to Manchester From CA$13.00
- From Cardiff to Manchester From CA$44.85
- From Bristol to Manchester From CA$40.30
- From Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester From CA$12.35
- From Birmingham to Manchester From CA$18.85
- From Southampton to Manchester From CA$56.55
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From CA$44.85
- From Manchester to York From CA$25.35
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From CA$11.70
- From Manchester to Chester From CA$5.20
- From Manchester to Crewe From CA$5.20
- From Manchester to Blackpool From CA$18.20
- From Manchester to Cardiff From CA$52.65
- From Manchester to Leeds From CA$7.15
- From Manchester to Cambridge From CA$97.50
- From Manchester to Stevenage From CA$71.50
- From Manchester to Doncaster From CA$23.40
- From Manchester to Peterborough From CA$43.55
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