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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Croston
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Croston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Croston will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Manchester to Croston you need to make at least one change.
G89607 · G8621114:081h15Deansgate (DGT)15:23Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change
W85191+G8621114:240h59Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)15:23Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change- P28697 · P2390514:331h28Deansgate (DGT)16:01Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change
- S90993 · P28703 · P2386614:552h06Manchester Victoria (MCV)17:01Croston station (CSO)£181One-way2 changes
- G89617 · G8618815:081h15Deansgate (DGT)16:23Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change
- W85191+G8621114:240h59Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)15:23Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change
- W85196+G8618815:240h59Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)16:23Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change
- G89607 · G8621114:081h15Deansgate (DGT)15:23Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change
- G89617 · G8618815:081h15Deansgate (DGT)16:23Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change
- P28697 · P2390514:331h28Deansgate (DGT)16:01Croston station (CSO)£181One-way1 change
Live departures
Manchester to Croston train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Croston trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89607 · G86211 | 14:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h15 | 15:23 Croston station (CSO) | 1 change | |
| W85191+G86211 | 14:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h59 | 15:23 Croston station (CSO) | 1 change | |
| P28697 · P23905 | 14:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h28 | 16:01 Croston station (CSO) | 1 change | |
| S90993 · P28703 · P23866 | 14:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h06 | 17:01 Croston station (CSO) | 2 changes | |
| G89617 · G86188 | 15:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h15 | 16:23 Croston station (CSO) | 1 change | |
| W85196+G86188 | 15:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h59 | 16:23 Croston station (CSO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Croston
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Trains from Manchester to Croston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 59m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 6:22 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Croston trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Croston from £12. 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 Croston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Croston 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 Croston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Croston
Most Manchester to Croston trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Croston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Croston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Croston leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Which Croston station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Croston from Croston city centre
Croston train station facilities and services
Croston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Croston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Croston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Croston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Croston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Step free access from Station Road to station entrance with slight rise leading to platform through 1 metre wide gate or down a 10 metre ramp with handrail, 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.
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