The cheapest and fastest trains from Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£192
Average price
£192
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £192 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £192.
To travel from Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:26 Clifton Down (CFN) | 3h33 | 11:59 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:26 Clifton Down (CFN) | 3h33 | 12:59 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:26 Clifton Down (CFN) | 3h33 | 13:59 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £194 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 17:01. The fastest train covers the 225 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 225 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £194 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 06:17 |
Last train 17:01 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_great_western from Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsCrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Clifton Down (CFN) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £194. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clifton Down (CFN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Clifton Down (CFN) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
- 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)
