The average train between Brentford and Manchester takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Brentford 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 Brentford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brentford is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brentford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Brentford station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Brentford to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Euston station.
Brentford to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Brentford to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Brentford and Manchester is 256.9 km. The road distance is 316 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.