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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Farnworth
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Farnworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Farnworth will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester for Farnworth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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.
6:080h16Manchester6:24Farnworth£21One-way0 changes- 14:090h17Manchester14:26Farnworth£31One-way0 changes
- 6:080h16Manchester6:24Farnworth£21One-way0 changes
- 14:090h17Manchester14:26Farnworth£31One-way0 changes
Live departures
Manchester to Farnworth train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Farnworth trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P28629 | On time 8:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h16 | 8:25 Farnworth station (FNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28637 | On time 9:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h16 | 9:25 Farnworth station (FNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28647 | On time 10:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h16 | 10:25 Farnworth station (FNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
| 6:08 Manchester | 0h16 | 6:24 Farnworth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Farnworth
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Trains from Manchester to Farnworth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 16m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:39 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Farnworth trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Farnworth from £2. 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 Farnworth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Farnworth 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 Farnworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Farnworth
Most Manchester to Farnworth trains use the Manchester Victoria to Farnworth station pair, with some services arriving at Moses Gate. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Farnworth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Farnworth 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 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.
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.
Which Farnworth station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Farnworth from Farnworth city centre
Farnworth train station facilities and services
Farnworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Farnworth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Farnworth: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Farnworth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Both platforms fully accessible, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, 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.
Getting to Moses Gate from Farnworth city centre
Moses Gate train station facilities and services
Moses Gate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Moses Gate: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moses Gate: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - access onto both platforms is via a ramp, access between platforms is via Bolton Road, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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