Derek Harper

7 stunning towns and villages just a short train ride from Manchester - perfect for day out or staycation

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Greater Manchester is located in an ideal spot when it comes to selecting days out.

With the Peak District on one side, and then Cheshire and the West coast on the other, there is plenty to see and do for just a short journey. 

Of course, road links connect each of these places to Manchester, but what if you don’t feel like driving and simply want to relax on your journey? If that’s the case, then we’ve got you covered. 

This summer, TransPennine Express are predicting that more and more people will opt to stay in the UK for holidays and use trains to get to places. With this in mind and if this may end up being you, you’d not go far wrong with a trip to one of these stunning areas nestled in the Peak District.

Many ideal destination spots can be reached via train from one of Manchester’s city centre train stations. Getting the train means no worries about traffic or needing to plan ahead for a parking space.

This summer, TransPennine Express are predicting that more and more people will opt to stay in the UK for holidays and use trains to get to places. With this in mind and if this may end up being you, you’d not go far wrong with a trip to one of these stunning areas nestled in the Peak District.