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St Ives to Manchester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from St Ives to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as 27,43 EUR, with average prices for this route around 93,57 EUR.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
21:45 13 tuntia 14 minuuttia, Changes required Lelant	10:59 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
22:56 15 tuntia 3 minuuttia, Changes required Lelant	13:59 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
22:56 16 tuntia 3 minuuttia, Changes required Lelant	14:59 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

St Ives to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

08:15

Last train

22:56

Departure station

St Ives

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

7 tuntia 38 minuuttia

Distance

427 km

Price

27,43 EUR*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from St Ives to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Ives to Manchester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Ives to Manchester 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 for greater savings

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 traveling from St Ives to Manchester, 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%

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 Ives to Manchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from St Ives to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Ives to Manchester train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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St Ives to Manchester Train prices and times

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