How to get from Manchester to York
- 103 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 53m
- 23 train departures a day with TransPennine Express
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Manchester to York. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 53m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 103 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
103 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 53mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 20m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 53m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 20m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Manchester to York: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Manchester → YorktrainTransPennine Express·1h 53m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Manchester to York
TransPennine Express runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:38 and the last at 23:41.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Expresstrain | 23 | 00:38 | 23:41 |
All departures
- 00:38
- 02:51
- 04:07
- 04:28
- 05:40
- 06:44
- 07:44
- 08:44
- 09:44
- 10:44
- 11:44
- 12:44
- 13:44
- 14:44
- 15:44
- 16:44
- 17:44
- 18:44
- 19:44
- 20:44
- 21:40
- 22:44
- 23:41
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-Luton, Luton-London Borough of Camden, London Borough of Camden-YorkBook →On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Manchester to York works
Start with a TransPennine Express train from Manchester to York, about 1h 53m. In total it's roughly €17 over 1h 53m, direct, no transfers.
Manchester to York: common questions
How long does it take to get from Manchester to York?
The most useful route takes about 1h 53m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Manchester to York?
The first train with TransPennine Express leaves at 00:38 and the last at 23:41, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Manchester to York?
23 a day with TransPennine Express, between 00:38 and 23:41.
How far is York from Manchester?
About 103 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Manchester to York cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Manchester to York?
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to York?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: TransPennine Express
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026