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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birchwood to Irlam
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
4 m
Average duration
4 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birchwood to Irlam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birchwood to Irlam will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 38 trains that leave Birchwood for Irlam every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 7 km distance in an average of 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:060h07Birchwood6:13Irlam£41One-way0 changes- 7:010h08Birchwood7:09Irlam£41One-way0 changes
- 7:310h06Birchwood7:37Irlam£41One-way0 changes
- 8:020h08Birchwood8:10Irlam£41One-way0 changes
- 8:310h06Birchwood8:37Irlam£41One-way0 changes
6:470h04Birchwood6:51Irlam£181One-way0 changes- 7:510h04Birchwood7:55Irlam£181One-way0 changes
- 9:480h04Birchwood9:52Irlam£181One-way0 changes
- 10:480h04Birchwood10:52Irlam£181One-way0 changes
- 11:480h04Birchwood11:52Irlam£181One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birchwood to Irlam
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Trains from Birchwood to Irlam run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 4m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4m |
First train 6:24 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Birchwood to Irlam trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Birchwood and Irlam from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birchwood to Irlam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birchwood to Irlam 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 Irlam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birchwood and Irlam
Most Birchwood to Irlam trains use the Birchwood to Irlam station pair. Use this guide to compare Birchwood and Irlam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Birchwood station do trains to Irlam leave from?
Getting to Birchwood from Birchwood city centre
Birchwood train station facilities and services
Birchwood has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birchwood.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birchwood.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birchwood: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birchwood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birchwood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access to ticket hall and platform 1. Lift and Stepped footbridge to platform 2. Note Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Irlam station do trains from Birchwood arrive at?
Getting to Irlam from Irlam city centre
Irlam is 1 km from Irlam city centre. Public transport options include:
Irlam train station facilities and services
Irlam has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Irlam.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Irlam: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Irlam: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Irlam: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Services towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform. Services towards Liverpool : From entrance onto Manchester platform, turn left and down 26 steps, through an underpass (28 paces) and up 28 steps onto the platform. Or, from Liverpool Road opposite Excalibur Way along a path to the underpass, up 28 steps onto the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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