The average train between Bern and Manchester takes 16h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bern and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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21h 1m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Manchester station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
Bern to Manchester train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Manchester train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bern to Manchester train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Manchester is 999.6 km. The road distance is 1,426 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Manchester Piccadilly via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h.