Manchester to Clapham by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Clapham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Clapham, 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 22:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 264
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey £50.60 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 58m
Train operators 9

Explore Manchester to Clapham by train

Thinking about travelling from Manchester to Clapham by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Manchester and Clapham

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £50.60, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Manchester to Clapham departure frequency and train timetable

With 37 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 20 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:05 and the last one is at 22:07. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:25, with the last one at 22:32.

Manchester to Clapham train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 264 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 44 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Manchester to Clapham?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

More information on train travel from Manchester to Clapham

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 Clapham city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Clapham

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

The total distance from Manchester to Clapham is 264 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.