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Trains from Balcombe (BAB) to Manchester Stations

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33

train journeys
per day

189

miles (305 kms)

3hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

00:28 / 00:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Balcombe (BAB) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Balcombe and Manchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Balcombe to Manchester Stations is approximately 189 miles (305 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 14 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Balcombe and Manchester Stations .

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Balcombe to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:28
    7 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    08:25
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:35
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    09:19
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:25
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    16:05
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    18:05
    Balcombe
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Balcombe to Manchester Piccadilly

About Balcombe Station

Station name Balcombe (BAB)
Address Balcombe station, London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Balcombe and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Balcombe and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 14 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Balcombe and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:48.

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Amenities on trains between Balcombe and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Balcombe & Manchester Stations . owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Balcombe and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Balcombe and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.