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Horsforth Village Museum
Volunteer-run local history museum displaying artefacts, photographs, and archives that explain how Horsforth developed from village to suburb.
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Horsforth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Horsforth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 1m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 4:26 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Frequently asked questions about your Manchester to Horsforth trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Horsforth.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Horsforth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from Manchester to Horsforth covers a distance of 56 km and takes approximately 1h 1m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Horsforth is 56 km.
The first train from Manchester to Horsforth leaves at 4:26.
The last train from Manchester to Horsforth departs at 23:46.
Trains from Manchester to Horsforth run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Horsforth.
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Transpennine Express operates all trains services from Manchester to Horsforth.
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Train companies: Transpennine Express from Manchester to Horsforth trainsTranspennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Horsforth from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transpennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£22
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Horsforth
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester to Horsforth.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Horsforth.
Complete guide to Horsforth
Things to do in Horsforth
Discover the best of Horsforth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Horsforth trip today.
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The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
University art museum with changing exhibitions from its collections and contemporary artists. A rewarding cultural visit a short trip from Horsforth.
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Leeds City Museum
Large city museum with natural history, archaeology, and Leeds stories. A dependable choice for families and visitors seeking broad regional context.
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Town Street
Horsforth's main historic street, lined with shops and civic buildings. Ideal for a local walk that combines everyday life with heritage character.
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Hall Park
Woodland and open green space with paths, sports areas, and picnic spots. Popular for relaxed walks and a quick break from the town centre.
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Hunger Hills Woods and The Chevin
Open moorland on the edge of north-west Leeds with sweeping views and walking trails. A strong choice for a wider landscape experience near Horsforth.
Yorkshire pudding
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding, classically served with roast beef and gravy on Sundays across West Yorkshire.
- Gluten-free
Wensleydale cheese
Wensleydale cheese, often eaten with fruit cake, is a traditional Yorkshire cheese prized for its crumbly texture and mild, fresh flavour.
- Vegetarian
Parkin
Parkin is a sticky Yorkshire ginger cake made with oats and treacle, especially linked with autumn and Bonfire Night.
Bavette Bistro
Stylish restaurant and bar offering modern British dishes, cocktails and a more polished evening atmosphere.
The Malt Brewhouse
Popular Indian restaurant known for curries, grilled dishes and a smart but relaxed dining room in Horsforth.
The Brownlee Arms
Lively gastropub serving British pub favourites, burgers and Sunday roasts in a casual local setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the Leeds area: pubs and cafés are reasonably priced, local buses and trains are affordable, and accommodation nearby is usually cheaper than central Leeds.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
First Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £1.60
- Day pass
- £5.00
To the city centre
Horsforth station -> Leeds Station
- Distance
- 0.3 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- First Bus accepts contactless cards and mobile wallets on board, and Tap On Tap Off caps adult fares at the day ticket price.
- For rail into Leeds, Northern offers digital pay as you go between Horsforth and Leeds on the Harrogate line.
Plan your visit to Horsforth
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Horsforth.
The train journey from Manchester to Horsforth offers views of the Pennines and the Yorkshire countryside, which many travellers find quite scenic.
FAQs: Manchester to Horsforth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Horsforth 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 Horsforth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Manchester to Horsforth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Horsforth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Horsforth
Most Manchester to Horsforth trains use the Manchester Airport to Horsforth station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Horsforth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Horsforth
Which Manchester station do trains to Horsforth leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Horsforth leave from Manchester Airport. The station is 13 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £1 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min
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.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
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.
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £1 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min
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.
Which Horsforth station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Horsforth arrive at Horsforth. Horsforth is 1 km from Horsforth city centre.
HorsforthHorsforth station, Station Road, Horsforth, West Yorkshire, LS18 5NL+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Horsforth from Horsforth city centre
Horsforth is 1 km from Horsforth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus50A · 3m · every ~7 min
Horsforth train station facilities and services
Horsforth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Horsforth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Horsforth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Horsforth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Horsforth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Horsforth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems onto both of the platforms as access is via road bridge and ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Train stations for Manchester to Horsforth
Check train stations information for Manchester and Horsforth, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Horsforth is Manchester Airport, and it arrives at Horsforth.
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