The cheapest and fastest trains from Irlam station (IRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Irlam station (IRL) 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 Irlam station (IRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Irlam station (IRL) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 13 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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
Irlam station (IRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:13 Irlam station (IRL) | 0h20 | 09:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 05:14 Irlam station (IRL) | 0h24 | 05:38 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Irlam station (IRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 20:15 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Irlam station (IRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Irlam station (IRL) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Irlam station (IRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Irlam station (IRL) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- 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
- 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)
