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Forest Gate to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Forest Gate to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from AU$96.22 and averaging AU$96.22. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 56m. 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
23:24 9h 1m, Changes required Forest Gate	08:25 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	London Overground	Find Tickets
23:26 8h 33m, Changes required Forest Gate	07:59 +1 Paris	Elizabeth lineWest Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

Forest Gate to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train

00:26

Last train

23:26

Departure station

Forest Gate

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

2h 56m

Distance

263 km

Price

AU$96.22*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, London Overground, Elizabeth line

How to book cheap train tickets from Forest Gate to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Forest Gate to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Forest Gate 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%

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 Forest Gate 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%

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 Forest Gate 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

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

Forest Gate to Manchester Piccadilly 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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Forest Gate to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Forest Gate to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details