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Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Balcombe (BAB)

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34

train journeys
per day

190

miles (306 kms)

4hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

00:01 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Balcombe (BAB)

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On a typical weekday there are 34 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Victoria and Balcombe , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Victoria to Balcombe is approximately 190 miles (306 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 56 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Victoria and Balcombe.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Victoria to Balcombe. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Victoria to Balcombe Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:01
    8 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    08:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:33
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    09:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    09:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:59
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    10:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    11:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:03
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    13:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:03
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    14:17
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:03
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    15:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    15:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:03
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    16:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    16:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:03
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    17:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:23
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    17:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:03
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    18:17
    Manchester Victoria
    Balcombe
    Manchester Victoria to Balcombe

About Manchester Victoria Station

Station name Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Address Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00
Thursday 06:30 - 22:00
Friday 06:30 - 22:00
Saturday 06:30 - 22:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Victoria and Balcombe

The travel time between Manchester Victoria and Balcombe by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Victoria and Balcombe vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 34 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Victoria & Balcombe. owever, there are 34 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Victoria and Balcombe.

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