The average train between Watlington and Manchester takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Watlington 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 Watlington and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Watlington is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watlington to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Watlington station and arriving at Manchester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Watlington to Manchester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Watlington to Manchester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Watlington to Manchester train tickets online with Great Northern, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Watlington and Manchester is 197.4 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Watlington to Manchester Piccadilly via Ely and Nuneaton in around 4h 56m.