Trains from Taunton to Manchester

Taunton to Manchester train information

Which operators can I use?

There are several train providers across the UK & Europe but the services between Taunton in England to Manchester in England are operated by Cross Country.

How much times does it take?

Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to go to Manchester from Taunton. The average travel duration between Taunton to Manchester is 4h17m to travel the 174 miles.

What is the price of the train?

The cheapest fare we've found to travel in the next month is £48.80 one way.

Best prices for Taunton to Manchester train tickets

Taunton - Manchester prices calendar

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

The Prices for train tickets Taunton to Manchester 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 £31 whereas when buying your ticket 1 day in advance, you will need to spend at least £51 for your journey. Thus, you can save 39% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 2 months in advance rather than 1 day in advance.

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 Taunton to Manchester trains

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

Discount Taunton - Manchester train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Taunton Manchester train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Taunton to Manchester? Grab your calculator, considering:

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

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Taunton Manchester ticket (i.e.: £81.70)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£81.70 = 1.08. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Taunton to Manchester (one way trip).

The price to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for an entire year.

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