Train from Manchester to Selby: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Selby on 4 February
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Manchester Victoria
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Transpennine ExpressTrain
Manchester Airport
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Transpennine ExpressTrain
Manchester Victoria
SelbyNo tags
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Manchester Airport
SelbyNo tags
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Manchester Airport
SelbyNo tags

Get from Manchester to Selby

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just €8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day
2h 5mAverage duration
85 kmDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Selby by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Selby?

    The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Selby start from €8. The average price for this train route is around €54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Manchester to Selby?

    The average train journey time from Manchester to Selby is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 85 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 17m and is operated by Transpennine Express.

  3. Which train operators serve the Manchester to Selby route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Selby?

    The earliest train from Manchester to Selby departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 23:41.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Selby?

    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 27 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Selby?

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

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Selby?

    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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Selby?

    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.

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