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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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€40.32
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St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from €25.44 and averaging €61.42. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 40m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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14:55
4h 10m, No direct
St Albans City
19:05
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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15:08
2h 57m, No direct
St Albans Abbey
18:05
Manchester Piccadilly
West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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15:11
4h 8m, No direct
St Albans City
19:19
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayCrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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15:13
3h 6m, No direct
St Albans City
18:19
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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15:27
3h 17m, No direct
St Albans City
18:44
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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15:55
4h 10m, No direct
St Albans City
20:05
Paris
ThameslinkWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train
First train
04:53
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure station
Departure station
St Albans
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Piccadilly
Journey time
Journey time
2h 40m
Distance
Distance
231 km
Price
Price
€25.44*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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