York to Manchester by train
York → Manchester Piccadilly
Trains link York (York) and Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) in about 1h 30m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 30m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 33m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, EMR

How long does the train from York to Manchester take?
The fastest trains cover York to Manchester in about 1h 30m; a typical journey takes around 1h 33m.
Is there a direct train from York to Manchester?
Yes: direct trains run between York and Manchester Piccadilly.
Legendary routes through York or Manchester
- Crescent New York → New Orleans
- Cardinal New York → Chicago
- Lake Shore Limited New York → Chicago
- Silver Meteor New York → Miami
More trains from York
- York → Leeds ≈ 23 min · direct
- York → Newcastle ≈ 49 min · direct
- York → Birmingham ≈ 1h 51m · direct
- York → London ≈ 1h 54m · direct
- York → Edinburgh ≈ 2h 18m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.