The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Earlestown
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Earlestown is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Earlestown will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester for Earlestown every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 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.
5:570h24Manchester6:21Earlestown£61One-way0 changes
6:570h24Manchester7:21Earlestown£61One-way0 changes
0:270h20Manchester0:47Earlestown£91One-way0 changes
5:460h21Manchester6:07Earlestown£91One-way0 changes
6:480h21Manchester7:09Earlestown£91One-way0 changes
0:270h20Manchester0:47Earlestown£91One-way0 changes
5:460h21Manchester6:07Earlestown£91One-way0 changes
6:480h21Manchester7:09Earlestown£91One-way0 changes
5:570h24Manchester6:21Earlestown£61One-way0 changes
6:570h24Manchester7:21Earlestown£61One-way0 changes
Live departures
Manchester to Earlestown train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Earlestown trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 0:27 Manchester | 0h20 | 0:47 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:46 Manchester | 0h21 | 6:07 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:57 Manchester | 0h24 | 6:21 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:48 Manchester | 0h21 | 7:09 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:57 Manchester | 0h24 | 7:21 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Earlestown
Trains from Manchester to Earlestown run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 20m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Earlestown trainsNorthern Rail, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and Earlestown from £6. 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 Earlestown train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Earlestown 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 Earlestown, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Earlestown
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- 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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 00:00 Sunday 08:30 - 00:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, This station has a ramp to Platform 1 (for some trains towards Mancester). There is level access to Platform 5 (for trains towards Chester) from a separate entrance. We are sorry but there is no step-free access to Platforms 2/3/4 (for trains towards Liverpool, Warrington and Manchester)
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Railway Street opposite the railway pub
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