The average train between Manchester and Newmarket takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Newmarket. 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 Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Newmarket? 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 Manchester to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Newmarket station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Manchester to Newmarket train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Newmarket train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Manchester to Newmarket train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Newmarket is 224.4 km. The road distance is 289 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ely every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 3h 36m.