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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Horwich to Manchester
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horwich to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horwich to Manchester will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 3 trains that leave Horwich 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 25 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Horwich to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horwich to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Horwich to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Horwich to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:46 Horwich | 0h23 | 05:09 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:13 Horwich | 0h26 | 08:39 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:45 Horwich | 0h24 | 11:09 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horwich to Manchester
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Trains from Horwich to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 22m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Horwich to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Horwich and Manchester from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Horwich to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horwich 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Horwich and Manchester
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:35 Saturday 06:20 - 19:35 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access to all platforms. Tactile Paving available full length of both platform 1 and 2. White and Yellow Lining visible on both platform surfaces.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Opposite the station entrance for buses to Horwich or Leigh. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will set down and pick up from outside the station entrance.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Cabral's Restaurant Brazilian Street Food and Grocery Store
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station , To Manchester : up 47 steps onto the platform. To Glossop/Sheffield : up 47 steps onto the Manchester platform, turn right and up 31 steps, across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Pottery Lane (A6010) under railway bridge.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- 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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Information Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Wilmslow Road.
- The Didsbury
- The Gateway
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Travelodge Manchester Didsbury
- Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury
- Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel
- Located near the ticket office
- Free
- Hall 1: entrance and ticket office
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Tram: Metrolink East Didsbury Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 42, 142, 50
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