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Royston to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Royston to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $28.13, with average prices for this route around $70.99. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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14:08
3 hours 36 minutes, Changes required
Royston
17:44
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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14:08
3 hours 57 minutes, Changes required
Royston
18:05
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkLNERTransPennine Express
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14:32
4 hours 33 minutes, Changes required
Royston
19:05
Manchester Piccadilly
Great NorthernCrossCountryLNERTransPennine Express
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14:32
4 hours 47 minutes, Changes required
Royston
19:19
Manchester Piccadilly
Great NorthernCrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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14:38
3 hours 41 minutes, Changes required
Royston
18:19
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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14:46
3 hours 33 minutes, Changes required
Royston
18:19
Paris
Great NorthernThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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Royston to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train
First train
01:10
Last train
Last train
23:48
Departure station
Departure station
Royston
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Piccadilly
Journey time
Journey time
3 hours 26 minutes
Distance
Distance
217 km
Price
Price
$28.13*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Royston to Manchester Piccadilly

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Royston to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Royston 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 is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Royston to Manchester Piccadilly, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Royston to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

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 Royston to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Royston to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

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

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