The cheapest and fastest trains from Hooton to Irlam
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hooton to Irlam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hooton to Irlam will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hooton for Irlam 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 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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
Hooton to Irlam train times
The table below shows live departures for Hooton to Irlam trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:59 Hooton | 1h57 | 06:56 Irlam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:29 Hooton | 1h24 | 09:53 Irlam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:43 Hooton | 1h32 | 12:15 Irlam | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hooton to Irlam
Trains from Hooton to Irlam run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Merseyrail from Hooton to Irlam trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Merseyrail trains will get you between Hooton and Irlam from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hooton to Irlam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hooton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hooton and Irlam
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:24 - 00:27 Sunday 07:29 - 00:27
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” The Ticket office is step free and lifts can be used to access platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hooton Station, Waterworks Lane, South Wirral
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Liverpool Road for buses to Warrington, Manchester or Eccles. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Liverpool Rd (350m from station). Towards Manchester - bus stop opposite Excalibur Way. Towards Liverpool - bus stop adjacent to Kings Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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