The average train between Manchester and Blackwater takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Blackwater. 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 Manchester and Blackwater. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Blackwater at 4:49 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 Manchester to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Blackwater station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Manchester to Blackwater train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Blackwater train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Manchester to Blackwater train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Blackwater is 258.8 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m.