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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Crosby
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 39 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Crosby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Crosby will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Manchester to Crosby, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
7:411h26Manchester9:07Crosby£91One-way0 changes
8:461h51Manchester10:37Crosby£211One-way0 changes
- 7:411h26Manchester9:07Crosby£91One-way0 changes
- 8:461h51Manchester10:37Crosby£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Crosby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Crosby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 53 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Crosby:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester to Crosby costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Crosby take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 22m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £11 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.
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 to Crosby train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Crosby trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:41 Manchester | 1h26 | 9:07 Crosby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:46 Manchester | 1h51 | 10:37 Crosby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Crosby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Crosby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 23:17 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Crosby trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Crosby from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Crosby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Crosby 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 Crosby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Crosby
Most Manchester to Crosby trains use the Manchester Victoria to Blundellsands & Crosby station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Crosby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Crosby leave from?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
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.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: 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.
Which Crosby station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Blundellsands & Crosby from Crosby city centre
Blundellsands & Crosby is 1 km from Crosby city centre. Public transport options include:
Blundellsands & Crosby train station facilities and services
Blundellsands & Crosby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blundellsands & Crosby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blundellsands & Crosby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blundellsands & Crosby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blundellsands & Crosby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blundellsands & Crosby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The underpass needs to be used to access Southport platform and car park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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