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Newton-le-Willows Museum
A local history museum in the nearby former town hall, presenting Newton-le-Willows and Earlestown stories through archives and displays.
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 £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 trains from Manchester to Earlestown, including 3 direct services.
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 21 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.

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Trains from Manchester to Earlestown run on average 10 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 20m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Earlestown.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Earlestown trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:00 Manchester | 0h22 | 20:22 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:25 Manchester | 0h24 | 20:49 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 Manchester | 0h21 | 21:21 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 Manchester | 0h21 | 22:21 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:25 Manchester | 0h24 | 22:49 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Manchester | 0h21 | 23:21 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:28 Manchester | 0h21 | 23:49 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 8:00 Manchester | 0h21 | 8:21 Earlestown | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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A local history museum in the nearby former town hall, presenting Newton-le-Willows and Earlestown stories through archives and displays.
A major regional museum with transport, social history and hands-on galleries, useful for understanding the wider area beyond Earlestown.
A well-known aviation museum displaying historic aircraft and military vehicles, popular with families and transport enthusiasts.
The town’s traditional market area, known for its grid-plan streets, local shops and everyday character at the centre of Earlestown life.
A waterside walking route following one of Britain’s earliest canals, valued for industrial heritage, wildlife and easy local strolls.
A substantial country park with woodland, open meadows and walking routes, popular for fresh air and informal outdoor time.
A hearty Lancashire hotpot of lamb or mutton, onions and potatoes, slowly baked. It is a North West staple long associated with local working families.
Cheshire cheese paired with Eccles cake is a classic regional sweet-savoury combination, linking nearby Cheshire dairy with Greater Manchester baking.
Flaky pastry filled with currants, butter and sugar. Named after nearby Eccles, it is one of the best-known traditional bakes in this part of North West England.
Smart casual Italian restaurant known locally for pizza, pasta and hearty mains, with a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.
Traditional Indian restaurant offering curries, tandoori dishes and takeaway favourites in a relaxed local dining room.
Reliable local pub and grill serving burgers, roasts and classic British mains in a casual chain setting popular with groups and families.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation nearby can be mid-priced, while pub meals, coffee and local rail travel are generally manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares, and cafés usually only get small change.
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Earlestown Station -> Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool
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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.

Most Manchester to Earlestown trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Earlestown station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Earlestown train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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 options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Earlestown has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Earlestown.
Ticket office support is available at Earlestown.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Earlestown: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Earlestown: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Earlestown: 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.
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