The cheapest and fastest trains from Bramhall to Manchester
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bramhall to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bramhall to Manchester will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bramhall for Manchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.










Live departures
Bramhall to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bramhall to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:31 Bramhall | 0h18 | 06:49 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:00 Bramhall | 0h23 | 07:23 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:31 Bramhall | 0h18 | 07:49 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:31 Bramhall | 0h19 | 08:50 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:31 Bramhall | 0h19 | 09:50 Manchester | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bramhall to Manchester
Trains from Bramhall to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 18m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 23:16 |
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FAQs: Bramhall to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bramhall to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bramhall and Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, To Manchester from Bramhall Lane South, up 28 steps onto the platform. Or, up 6 steps, along a ramp (42 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. Or, from the ramp leading to the former library entrance to a connecting path at the head of the steps, up a ramp (32 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. To Macclesfield : From the junction of Hartington Road and Bramhall Lane South, up 14 steps onto the platform. Or, up a ramp (50 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. This station is not recommended for the severely mobility impaired due to the low height of the platform causing a high step onto the train.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Manchester and Stockport will call at the bus stop on Ack Lane East Buses to Macclesfield will call at the bus stop on Woodford Road
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
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