Manchester to St Leonards by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to St Leonards

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to St Leonards, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:05 View journey
Last train 21:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 349
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey CA$118.30 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 52m
Train operators 6

From Manchester to St Leonards by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Manchester to St Leonards by train. With 20 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Manchester and St Leonards

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$118.30, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Manchester to St Leonards train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Manchester to St Leonards is at 05:05 and the last is at 21:15. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:10 and the last one is at 20:35. You can expect 20 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 25 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Manchester to St Leonards

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 8 minutes, crossing a total distance of 349 kilometres.

When are tickets between Manchester and St Leonards available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Manchester and St Leonards can be purchased 4 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to St Leonards

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: St Leonards.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to St Leonards

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to St Leonards? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Manchester and St Leonards by train is 349 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.