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Mossley Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run local museum with exhibits on Mossley’s mills, social history, and everyday life. A compact introduction to the town’s heritage.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Mossley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Mossley will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Mossley, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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 Mossley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 17m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:50 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Mossley 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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![]() | 16:58 Manchester | 0h19 | 17:17 Mossley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Manchester | 0h18 | 17:18 Mossley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Volunteer-run local museum with exhibits on Mossley’s mills, social history, and everyday life. A compact introduction to the town’s heritage.
Museum in nearby Ashton-under-Lyne covering Tameside history, costume, and industry. Useful for broader regional context close to Mossley.
Art gallery in nearby Oldham with contemporary exhibitions and community-focused programming. Worth visiting for modern visual culture close by.
Popular canal-side walking route with locks, mills, and valley scenery. Ideal for an easy stroll and a strong sense of Mossley’s industrial landscape.
Well-known moorland viewpoint and walking area above Mossley. Visit for expansive Pennine views, fresh air, and rewarding hikes.
Public park with open green space, play areas, and views across the town. A pleasant local spot for a relaxed break outdoors.
A hearty Lancashire hotpot of lamb or mutton, onions and sliced potatoes, long baked. A North West staple long linked with mill towns and cold-weather dining.
Black pudding from nearby Bury, made with pork blood, fat and oats. A classic Greater Manchester breakfast ingredient with strong regional identity.
A soft bread roll filled with sliced chips, usually with salt and vinegar. A beloved Northern comfort food eaten across Greater Manchester.
Traditional Indian restaurant in Mossley known for curries, tandoori dishes and a friendly local atmosphere suited to casual dinners.
Cosy pub and dining venue in Top Mossley serving classic British meals, cask ales and Sunday roasts in a relaxed setting.
Popular country pub near Mossley offering hearty British food, beers and views over the hills in a traditional stone-built setting.
Moderate for the UK. Mossley is usually cheaper than Manchester city centre for stays and meals, while local rail and bus fares are manageable for day trips.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés and pubs may have a tip jar, but it is optional.
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Mossley -> Manchester Piccadilly
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Mossley 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 Mossley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Mossley trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Mossley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Mossley 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 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 options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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.
Mossley 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 Mossley.
Ticket office support is available at Mossley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mossley: Parking.
Available at Mossley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mossley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, Services Towards Manchester : Level access from the car park via a short ramp (1:10 slope) onto the platform. Or, two steps into ticket hall, down 20 steps onto the platform. Services Towards Huddersfield two steps into the ticket hall, across a footbridge (21 paces) and down 21 steps onto the platform. This station is not recommended for the severely mobility impaired due to the low height on platform 2 causing a high step onto the train, 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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