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Great Bentley to Manchester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Great Bentley to Manchester, starting from €47.49 and averaging €61.58. The entire journey takes no more than 4 hours 20 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
18:24 5 hours 11 minutes, Changes required Great Bentley	23:35 Manchester Piccadilly		Find Tickets
22:24 12 hours 32 minutes, Changes required Great Bentley	10:56 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Great Bentley to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

00:38

Last train

22:24

Departure station

Great Bentley

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

4 hours 20 minutes

Distance

287 km

Price

€47.49*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Great Bentley to Manchester

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 Great Bentley to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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 traveling from Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley 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, 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 traveling from Great Bentley to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Great Bentley 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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Great Bentley to Manchester Train prices and times

Great Bentley to Manchester Train Route Details