The average train between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Manchester takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 every 30 minutes between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royal Tunbridge Wells is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via London Charing Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Manchester is 311.5 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester Piccadilly via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 31m.