Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£2

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£3

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

13 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

19 m

Trains on 18 Sept

6

Distance

20 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 6 trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD), including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .

The slowest trains will take 23 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.

  • Northern RailG86185
    6:460h23
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    7:09Birchwood station (BWD)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24189
    7:460h23
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    8:09Birchwood station (BWD)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24187
    6:320h28
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    7:00Birchwood station (BWD)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84643
    6:110h18
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    6:29Birchwood station (BWD)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84646
    7:110h18
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    7:29Birchwood station (BWD)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 20 km

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Train
Driving

£6

Average Price

Cheapest

£4

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

50m

Average total duration

Fastest

20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) is a train with an average price of £6.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) is by train with an average journey time of 20m.
Yes, you can take a train between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birchwood station (BWD).
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (20m by train vs 26m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW84656
Delayed
8:37 9:11Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h13
8:50 8:50Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86192
On time
9:14 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h27
9:41 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24194
On time
9:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h24
10:10 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84702
On time
17:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h15
17:26 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24201
On time
17:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h31
17:46 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21809
On time
17:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h13
17:54 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24191
On time
17:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h25
18:11 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84708
On time
18:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h13
18:24 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86203
On time
18:14 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h30
18:44 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
Friday 18 September
Transpennine ExpressW846436:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h18
6:29 Birchwood station (BWD)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241876:32 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h28
7:00 Birchwood station (BWD)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861856:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h23
7:09 Birchwood station (BWD)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846467:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h18
7:29 Birchwood station (BWD)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241897:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h23
8:09 Birchwood station (BWD)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846518:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h13
8:24 Birchwood station (BWD)0 changesdirect

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail offer trains services from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD)

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Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 17:11. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 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
Distance
20 km
Average train duration
20m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
13m
First train
6:46
Last train
17:11
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
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

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birchwood station (BWD) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
13m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£4
Transpennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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 Northern Rail Duration
22m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£3
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
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

FAQs: Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) 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 Birchwood station (BWD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) covers a distance of 20 km and takes approximately 13m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) is 20 km.
The first train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) leaves at 6:46.
The last train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) departs at 17:11.
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birchwood station (BWD). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
To travel from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD), you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Oxford Road to Birchwood passes through urban and suburban areas, offering views of the cityscape and some greenery, but it is not typically considered scenic compared to more rural routes.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Oxford Road to Birchwood is feasible. The journey takes 13m, covers a distance of 20 km, and there are 7 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birchwood station (BWD)

Most Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Birchwood station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birchwood station (BWD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Birchwood
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FUParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre

Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · £2 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m

Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services

Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.

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