The average train between Brandon and Manchester takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Brandon 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 Brandon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brandon is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brandon 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 Brandon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Brandon station and arriving at Manchester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Brandon to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Brandon to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Brandon to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Brandon and Manchester is 223.4 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Brandon to Manchester Piccadilly via Ely and Nuneaton in around 4h 50m.