Trains from Manchester to York

Manchester to York train information

Which train company can I use?

The trip between Manchester, located in England and York, situated in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to go to York from Manchester. The average travel duration between Manchester to York is 1h21m to travel the 58 miles.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the cost of the train will change.

Best prices for Manchester to York train tickets

Manchester - York prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to York by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Manchester - York: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to York will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 2 months in advance, tickets should be available from £7 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £20 for your journey. Thus, you can save 65% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 2 months in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to York trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and York by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets York to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Manchester - York train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to spend less for your Manchester York train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are different types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Manchester to York? Check with your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average price for a Manchester York ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Manchester to York (one way trip).

• The cost to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a whole year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey