Manchester to Redcar by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Redcar

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Redcar, 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 07:15 View journey
Last train 20:15 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 146
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey £32.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 37m
Train operators 1

Travelling by train from Manchester to Redcar

Ready to travel from Manchester to Redcar by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Manchester and Redcar

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £32.50

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Manchester to Redcar departure timetable

On this route, 16 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Manchester at 07:15 and the last leaving at 20:15 during the week.

For weekend travel to Redcar, the earliest departure is at 07:15 and the last one is at 20:15. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 55 minutes.

Manchester to Redcar distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 146 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Manchester and Redcar

Tickets for travel between Manchester and Redcar can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Manchester to Redcar travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Redcar.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Redcar

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Redcar? 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 Redcar is 146 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.