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Outbound fromRosyth to Manchester by train
It takes an average of 5h 35m to travel from Rosyth to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 183 miles (295 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Rosyth to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £23.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:55 | |
| Departure station | Rosyth | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 3h 43m | |
| Distance | 183 miles (295 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Rosyth to Manchester in 3 hours 43 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Rosyth to Manchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 35 minutes to travel the 183 miles (295 km) from Rosyth to Manchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to Manchester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Rosyth to Manchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Manchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Rosyth 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 Rosyth 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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