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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birchwood to Urmston
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
10 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birchwood to Urmston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birchwood to Urmston will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Birchwood to Urmston, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.
12:480h10Birchwood12:58Urmston£61One-way0 changes
- 12:480h10Birchwood12:58Urmston£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Birchwood to Urmston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birchwood to Urmston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 12 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (12m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birchwood to Urmston train times
The table below shows live departures for Birchwood to Urmston trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:01 Birchwood | 0h16 | 7:17 Urmston | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 7:22 Birchwood | 0h31 | 7:53 Urmston | 1 change | |
| 7:31 Birchwood | 0h14 | 7:45 Urmston | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 7:51 Birchwood | 0h35 | 8:26 Urmston | 1 change | |
| 8:02 Birchwood | 0h16 | 8:18 Urmston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:21 Birchwood | 0h32 | 8:53 Urmston | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birchwood to Urmston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birchwood to Urmston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 10m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 6:06 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Birchwood to Urmston trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Birchwood and Urmston from £6. 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 Urmston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birchwood to Urmston 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 Urmston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birchwood and Urmston
Most Birchwood to Urmston trains use the Birchwood to Urmston station pair. Use this guide to compare Birchwood and Urmston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Birchwood station do trains to Urmston 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 Urmston station do trains from Birchwood arrive at?
Getting to Urmston from Urmston city centre
Urmston is 1 km from Urmston city centre. Public transport options include:
Urmston train station facilities and services
Urmston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Urmston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Urmston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Urmston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Urmston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Services towards Manchester : From Flixton Road, down a ramp (86 paces, average 1:15 slope) or down 20 steps to the left of the ticket office and onto the platform. Services towards Liverpool and Warrington : Level access onto the platform from the car park behind the old station building, or down 25 steps from the Station Road bridge, 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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