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Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton, starting from £15.50 and averaging £24.60. The entire journey takes no more than 4 hours 23 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	Find Tickets
17:58 5 hours 53 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	23:51 Glenrothes With Thornton	Find Tickets
18:00 5 hours 51 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	23:51 Glenrothes With Thornton	Find Tickets
18:21 4 hours 32 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	22:53 Glenrothes With Thornton	Find Tickets
18:50 5 hours 1 minute, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	23:51 Glenrothes With Thornton	Find Tickets
20:22 10 hours 56 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	07:18 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton Train Route Details

First train

04:57

Last train

20:22

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

Thornton

Journey time

4 hours 23 minutes

Distance

305 km

Price

£15.50*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton. 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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton, 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 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton 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

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton 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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Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton Train prices and times

Manchester Piccadilly to Thornton Train Route Details