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Hop on a train from York to Manchester Piccadilly and let the adventures begin! No traffic jams, just pure relaxation as you enjoy the host of onboard facilities available to keep you comfortable on your journey. Plus, booking train tickets with TransPennine Express means snagging great-value fares without any pesky booking fees. So, grab your tickets to travel from York to Manchester Piccadilly by train today.
Just a heads-up: part or all of the journey from York to Manchester Piccadilly might be run by other providers, and you might need to switch trains along the way.
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You can buy your train tickets from York to Manchester Piccadilly online, via the TPExpress app or at a station. Learn more about how to get your train tickets.
Yes, you can travel directly from York to Manchester Piccadilly without needing to change trains. The exact number of direct services may vary based on your departure date.
The first train departs from York at 05:45 on weekdays and at 08:11 on weekends, heading to Manchester Piccadilly. Please note that times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from York to Manchester Piccadilly departs at 23:39 on weekdays and 23:14 on weekends. Please note that times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The journey from York to Manchester Piccadilly covers approximately 57 miles (92 km).
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