Church to Manchester train with Northern Rail

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Compare coach and train for Church to Manchester

The cheapest option from Church to Manchester is coach, with an average price of £10. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Church to Manchester among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 32 km

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£15

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£10

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Cheapest option

1h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest option

1h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

1h 50m

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30m

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Compare prices and tickets Church to Manchester by coach or train

Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

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Why should you book Church to Manchester trains with Omio?

Northern Rail as well as Northern Trains Limited offer trains services from Church to Manchester.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Church to Manchester.

Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Church to Manchester.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Church to Manchester.

Why book with Omio over Trip or Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Church to Manchester.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Church to Manchester

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Typically, there are 2 trains per day from Church to Manchester, including direct trains, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 1h 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance
32 km
Average train duration
1h 2m
Lowest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
1h 13m
First train
0:24
Last train
23:16
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10

Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Church to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Church and Manchester from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
£14
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
£7
Northern Trains Limited frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Church to Manchester train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Church 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.

FAQs
The train distance from Church to Manchester is 32 km.
The first train from Church to Manchester leaves at 0:24.
The last train from Church to Manchester departs at 23:16.
Trains from Church to Manchester run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Church to Manchester.
Yes, there is a direct train between Church and Manchester. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Church to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Church to Manchester.
The train station in Church that goes to Manchester is Church & Oswaldtwistle (CTW), and it arrives at Manchester Victoria (MCV).
Booking trains from Church to Manchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Church to Manchester offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, providing glimpses of the scenic countryside interspersed with industrial areas.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Yes, you can take the train from Church to Manchester.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Church and Manchester

Most Church to Manchester trains use the Church & Oswaldtwistle to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Use this guide to compare Church and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Church
Arrival train stations in Manchester

Which Church station do trains to Manchester leave from?

Trains from Church to Manchester leave from Church & Oswaldtwistle. The station is from Church city centre at Church & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP.
Church & OswaldtwistleChurch & Oswaldtwistle station, Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DPParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Church & Oswaldtwistle from Church city centre

Bus6, 6A · 3m · every ~35 min

Church & Oswaldtwistle train station facilities and services

Church & Oswaldtwistle has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Church & Oswaldtwistle.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Church & Oswaldtwistle: Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Church & Oswaldtwistle: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Preston platform: from Market Street step free access up a 120 metre ramp with handrail or up 28 steps with rest platform and handrail. Colne platform: From Market Street up 8 steps to subway , along subway and then up 28 steps with rest platform and handrail. Access between platforms is via stepped subway, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, 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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