The average train between Blackwater and Manchester takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackwater 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 hourly between Blackwater and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackwater is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackwater to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Blackwater station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Blackwater to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Blackwater to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Blackwater to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Blackwater and Manchester is 258.8 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.