Manchester to Wellington by train

Explore Manchester to Wellington by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Manchester to Wellington 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 tickets between Manchester and Wellington

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Wellington start at €85.49. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Manchester to Wellington is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Manchester to Wellington train schedule

• The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:32.

• The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:41.

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

• The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:35.

• 37 trains run along this route each day.

• Trains leave the station every 26 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Wellington?

This journey covers a total of 88 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 24 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Manchester and Wellington?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Manchester and Wellington 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Wellington

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