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Compare train, bus, and flight for Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €211.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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€99 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €211 Average price |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:58 AM Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 5h07 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $113 (€90) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 07:41. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 4h 46m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€90) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 46m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 07:41 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Thameslink from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, Thameslink trains will get you between Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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