Manchester to Epsom by train

Taking the train from Manchester to Epsom

So you’re considering going from Manchester to Epsom by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Manchester and Epsom

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$64.00, 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 Epsom train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Manchester to Epsom is at 05:05 and the last is at 22:07. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:05 and the last one is at 20:35. You can expect 48 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 19 minutes.

Manchester to Epsom distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 275 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 17 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Manchester and Epsom?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Epsom

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