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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Littleborough
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
20 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
22 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Littleborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Littleborough will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Manchester to Littleborough, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 20 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 23 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.
15:360h23Manchester15:59Littleborough£31One-way0 changes- 15:030h20Manchester15:23Littleborough£31One-way0 changes
- 15:030h20Manchester15:23Littleborough£31One-way0 changes
- 15:360h23Manchester15:59Littleborough£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Littleborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Littleborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 20 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Littleborough take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 30m.
The journey is about 21m faster (21m by train vs 42m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£3 vs £5). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Littleborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Littleborough trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:03 Manchester | 0h20 | 18:23 Littleborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:05 Manchester | 0h20 | 18:25 Littleborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:03 Manchester | 0h20 | 20:23 Littleborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Littleborough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Littleborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 21m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Littleborough trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Littleborough from £3. 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 Littleborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Littleborough 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 Littleborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Littleborough
Most Manchester to Littleborough trains use the Manchester Victoria to Smithy Bridge station pair, with some services arriving at Littleborough. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Littleborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Littleborough 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 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 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.
Which Littleborough station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Smithy Bridge from Littleborough city centre
Smithy Bridge is 1 km from Littleborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Smithy Bridge train station facilities and services
Smithy Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Smithy Bridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Smithy Bridge: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Smithy Bridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There is level access to both of the platforms via road and level crossing. Step free access from car park to station entrance but have to cross road, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The card only machine is located adjacent to the path on the entrance to the Manchester bound platform, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Littleborough from Littleborough city centre
Littleborough train station facilities and services
Littleborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Littleborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Littleborough.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Littleborough: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Littleborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Littleborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Ticket office at floor level but platforms are up steps. Ramps to each platform too, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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