Flint to Manchester by train

Flint to Manchester by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Flint to Manchester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 64 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Flint and Manchester

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 US$10.45, 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 5 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.

Train schedule for travel between Flint and Manchester

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 17 trains make this journey of 64 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Flint is at 06:21 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:34.

During the weekend, 05:50 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:29 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 49 minutes.

Flint to Manchester train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 64 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 14 minutes.

When do tickets between Flint and Manchester go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Flint and Manchester 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your Flint to Manchester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Manchester.