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Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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40

train journeys
per day

171

miles (275 kms)

4hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

04:10 / 00:18

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

10

operators run

5

routes

Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between East Croydon and Manchester Piccadilly , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 171 miles (275 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 46 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between East Croydon and Manchester Piccadilly.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:10
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    09:06
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:10
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    09:32
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    10:32
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:21
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:15
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:33
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    11:53
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:51
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:15
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    12:32
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:21
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:15
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:21
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    13:50
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:15
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:51
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:15
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    15:32
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:33
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    15:50
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:51
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    16:05
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:15
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:15
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:21
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    17:50
    East Croydon
    Manchester Piccadilly
    East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly

About East Croydon Station

Station name East Croydon (ECR)
Address East Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between East Croydon and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between East Croydon and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between East Croydon and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:18.

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Amenities on trains between East Croydon and Manchester Piccadilly can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between East Croydon & Manchester Piccadilly. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between East Croydon and Manchester Piccadilly.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between East Croydon and Manchester Piccadilly, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.