How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to York?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to York start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to York?

The average train journey time from Manchester to York is 1h 38m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to York route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 32 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to York?

The earliest train from Manchester to York departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to York?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to York?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to York from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to York on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Manchester Airport	2h	09:04	York	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	16:13	York	Fastest
Train	07:04	Manchester Airport	2h	09:04	York	No tags
Train	07:44	Manchester Airport	1h 52m	09:36	York	No tags
Train	07:44	Manchester Airport	1h 52m	09:36	York	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:32 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

58 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £36	Average duration3h 27m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £77	Average duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £12	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to York by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to York start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to York?
The average train journey time from Manchester to York is 1h 38m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to York route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 32 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to York?
The earliest train from Manchester to York departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to York?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to York?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£32

10/12

£32

Today

£29

12/12

£15

13/12

£16

14/12

£16

15/12

£15

16/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Manchester to York was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to York as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £74 for a train ticket from Manchester to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-12.