Manchester to Richmond by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Richmond

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Richmond, 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 22:14 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 260
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey US$69.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 22m
Train operators 7

Explore Manchester to Richmond by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Manchester to Richmond aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Manchester to Richmond

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Manchester to Richmond:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$69.50

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Manchester to Richmond train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:05.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:14.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:11.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 20:35.

  • 29 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 22 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Richmond?

This journey covers a total of 260 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 57 minutes.

How far in advance Manchester and Richmond tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Manchester and Richmond are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Manchester to Richmond

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Richmond city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Richmond

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

The train journey from Manchester to Richmond covers 260 kilometres in total.

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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.