The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) 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 St Bees (SBS) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) for St Bees (SBS) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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 ferry for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a ferry costs an average of £27.
Distance: 144 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h34 | 12:27 St Bees (SBS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail (3)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail (3), but also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail (3) with all available travel options, which are train and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS).
Why book with Omio over Trip or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS)
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:53, the last at 16:53. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 08:53 |
Last train 16:53 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and St Bees (SBS) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to St Bees (SBS) 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 St Bees (SBS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and St Bees (SBS)
- 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)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - This station is not suitable for the extremely mobility impaired.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops outside station entrance. (Station side for Whitehaven, other side for Barrow)
