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Outbound fromBamber Bridge to Manchester by train
It takes an average of 2h 13m to travel from Bamber Bridge to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 24 miles (39 km). There are normally 86 trains per day travelling from Bamber Bridge to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £8.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:51 | |
| Departure station | Bamber Bridge | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 55m | |
| Distance | 24 miles (39 km) | |
| Frequency | 86 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £8.10 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Bamber Bridge to Manchester by train
Looking to travel from Bamber Bridge to Manchester by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 13 minutes to travel from Bamber Bridge to Manchester by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 55 minutes though. You'll usually find 86 trains per day running along the 24 miles (39 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Manchester, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to get to Manchester. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bamber Bridge to Manchester in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £8.10.
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Cheap train tickets from Bamber Bridge to Manchester
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bamber Bridge to Manchester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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