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 and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£3

Average price

£4

Fastest journey

22 m

Average duration

23 m

Trains per day

3

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 £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) for Birchwood station (BWD) 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 20 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 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.

Northern Rail (3)
05:460h23
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
06:09Birchwood station (BWD)
£31One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
07:460h22
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
08:08Birchwood station (BWD)
£31One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
19:460h24
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
20:10Birchwood station (BWD)
£41One-way
0 changes

Live departures

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

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressC27144
On time
06:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h18
06:29 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
northern_railY04610
On time
06:32 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h28
07:00 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
northern_railY00780
On time
06:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h23
07:09 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27140
On time
07:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h18
07:29 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
northern_railY04630
On time
07:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h23
08:09 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27136
On time
08:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h13
08:24 Birchwood station (BWD)
0 changesdirect

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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 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
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
18m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
23m
First train
05:32
Last train
20:46
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 (3), East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains 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 Duration
13m
Cheapest Price
£10
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 (3)

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 Duration
22m
Cheapest Price
£3
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 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

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12m
Cheapest Price
£20
first_transpennine_express frequency
10 a day

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13m
Cheapest Price
£15
east_midlands_trains frequency
1 a day

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD).
FAQs
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 distance from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) is 20 km.
The train journey from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) covers a distance of 20 km and takes approximately 23m. Trains run 7 per day.
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 £4.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) is by train, costing approximately £3.
The first train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) leaves at 5:32.
The last train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) departs at 20:46.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birchwood station (BWD). The service operates 7 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains.
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD) run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD).
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD).
There is no night train service from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD).
To travel from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birchwood station (BWD), you can take a train.

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

Manchester
Birchwood
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Oxford Road for your trip from Manchester to Birchwood.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: on Platform 4/5
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • 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)

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