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Marple Lock Flight
Sixteen restored canal locks rising through Marple. This impressive flight is central to the town’s industrial story and a rewarding walk.
Cheapest price on 02 Oct
£4
Average ticket price on 02 Oct
£4
Fastest journey on 02 Oct
21 m
Average journey duration on 02 Oct
21 m
Trains on 02 Oct
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Marple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Marple will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 02 Oct, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Marple, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.


The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Marple trains for today, Thursday 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:48 Manchester | 0h21 | 17:09 Marple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:35 Manchester | 0h27 | 18:02 Marple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:35 Manchester | 0h27 | 19:02 Marple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:48 Manchester | 0h22 | 21:10 Marple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:25 Manchester | 0h25 | 22:50 Marple | 0 changesdirect |
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Take a train from Manchester to Marple and enjoy the approximately 15 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:43.
Distance 15 km |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:43 |
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A rich meat and potato stew from Greater Manchester, long linked with local mills and workers’ lunches. Best with pickled red cabbage or crusty bread.
A hearty local breakfast of black pudding, bacon, sausage, eggs and toast. Black pudding is a long-standing North West staple.
A baked savoury pie filled with meat and gravy, central to pub and chippy culture across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Smart local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and attentive service in a relaxed setting near the centre of Marple.
Established café and restaurant popular for breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffee in a friendly, casual setting.
Traditional pub on the canal serving British favourites, cask ales and Sunday roasts with a warm village atmosphere.
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Dining and local transport are reasonable, but accommodation nearby can cost more than in smaller UK towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tips are small change only.
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Rose Hill Marple -> Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Marple 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 Marple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Marple trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple station pair, with some services arriving at Marple. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Marple 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 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.
Rose Hill Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rose Hill Marple.
Ticket office support is available at Rose Hill Marple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Parking.
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rose Hill Marple: 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 - Scooter Friendly Station - Services Towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform, or along a ramp (50 paces, 1:10 slope) from Stockport Road onto the platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Marple.
Ticket office support is available at Marple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marple: Parking.
Available at Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marple: 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 - Lifts are now provided at this station, available from first to last train. Alternatively, level access from the car park into the ticket hall and onto Sheffield platform or, when the ticket hall is closed, through a 3ft wide gate to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. For Manchester platform turn right from ticket hall entrance onto Sheffield platform and walk 33 paces to the footbridge, up 20 steps and across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 20 steps onto the platform, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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