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Imperial War Museum North
Purpose-built Imperial War Museum branch exploring modern conflict through large objects and immersive galleries. Popular and easy to reach from Urmston.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Urmston
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 27 Sept
Cheapest price on 27 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 27 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 27 Sept
8 m
Average journey duration on 27 Sept
29 m
Trains on 27 Sept
3
Distance
9 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Urmston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Urmston will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Fast trains
On Sun 27 Sept, we found 3 trains from Manchester to Urmston, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
20:460h08Manchester20:54Urmston£51One-way0 changes- 22:440h08Manchester22:52Urmston£51One-way0 changes
21:121h10Manchester22:22Urmston£261One-way1 change
- 20:460h08Manchester20:54Urmston£51One-way0 changes
- 22:440h08Manchester22:52Urmston£51One-way0 changes
- 21:121h10Manchester22:22Urmston£261One-way1 change
Live departures
Manchester to Urmston train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Urmston trains for today, Saturday 26 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P24201 | On time 17:17 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h11 | 17:28 Urmston station (URM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24191 | On time 17:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h10 | 17:56 Urmston station (URM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86203 | On time 18:16 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h10 | 18:26 Urmston station (URM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24193 | On time 18:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h07 | 18:53 Urmston station (URM) | 0 changesdirect | |
 W84715 | On time 19:10 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h07 | 19:17 Urmston station (URM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24196 | On time 19:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h10 | 19:56 Urmston station (URM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Urmston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Urmston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 10m.
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
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 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.
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Train companies: Northern Rail from Manchester to Urmston trainsNorthern Rail trains will get you between Manchester and Urmston from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
10m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£4
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
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Things to do in Urmston
Discover the best of Urmston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Urmston trip today.
- Recommended
Smithills Open Farm
Working farm attraction with heritage displays, historic buildings and family activities. A strong choice for local history and rural life near Urmston.
- Recommended
The Lowry
Major gallery on Salford Quays showing international exhibitions and modern art. Worth visiting for changing displays and waterside location.
- Recommended
Urmston Meadows
Large landscaped park with woodland walks, sports areas and open lawns. A favourite local green space for strolling and relaxed outdoor time.
- Recommended
Sale Water Park
Accessible riverside and wetland area on the Mersey with boardwalks and birdlife. A peaceful spot for nature walks within easy reach of Urmston.
Davyhulme Park
Well-used local park with play areas, sports facilities and mature trees. Good for a gentle walk close to Urmston town centre.
Full English Breakfast
A hearty breakfast of sausage, bacon, egg, beans, tomato, mushrooms and toast. A staple across Greater Manchester and a classic local morning meal.
Chip Barm
A soft flour bap filled with fried potato cake, often with butter or bacon. A much-loved Greater Manchester snack tied to local chip-shop and café culture.
Fish and Chips
Crisp battered white fish with chips, usually served with salt and vinegar. A defining traditional takeaway in the area and common Friday supper choice.
Barqa
Popular local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and a smart but relaxed setting in Urmston town centre.
Sorriso
Established Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and classic mains in a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.
Roosters
Well-known casual spot serving burgers, loaded fries and comfort food in a lively, modern setting near the station.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Dining and local transport are reasonable, while hotels can rise near Manchester events and weekends.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ 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. Cafés do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Bee Network
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £5.40
To the city centre
Manchester Piccadilly -> Manchester Piccadilly
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Contactless tap and go works on Bee Network buses and trams. Use the same card or device for every tap to get capped fares.
- Direct trains run from Urmston to Manchester Piccadilly in around 20 min. Train tickets to MANCHESTER CTLZ are valid on Metrolink in Zone 1.
FAQs: Manchester to Urmston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Urmston 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 Urmston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Urmston can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Manchester to Urmston covers a distance of 9 km and takes approximately 10m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Urmston is 9 km.
The first train from Manchester to Urmston leaves at 0:20.
The last train from Manchester to Urmston departs at 23:30.
Trains from Manchester to Urmston run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Urmston.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Urmston. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Urmston.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Urmston is Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), and it arrives at Urmston station (URM).
Booking trains from Manchester to Urmston in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Urmston is primarily urban, passing through residential and industrial areas rather than scenic landscapes.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Urmston.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Urmston
Most Manchester to Urmston trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Urmston station pair, with some services arriving at Chassen Road. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Urmston 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 Urmston
Which Manchester station do trains to Urmston leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Urmston leave from Manchester Oxford Road. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU.
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · £2 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road 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 Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, 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.
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 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 · £0.90 · 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.
Which Urmston station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Urmston most often arrive at Urmston. Some services arrive at Chassen Road, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Urmston arrival station.
UrmstonUrmston station, Flixton Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW
City-centre transport
Getting to Urmston from Urmston city centre
Urmston is 1 km from Urmston city centre. Public transport options include:
Onward travel informationLocated on Flixton Road for buses to Stretford, Trafford Park and Manchester. Adjacent to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesPick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Flixton Road - nearside to the station for services to Liverpool and opposite side of the road for Manchester.
MetroGMPTE 0161 228 7811
Urmston train station facilities and services
Urmston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Urmston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Urmston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Urmston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Urmston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Services towards Manchester : From Flixton Road, down a ramp (86 paces, average 1:15 slope) or down 20 steps to the left of the ticket office and onto the platform. Services towards Liverpool and Warrington : Level access onto the platform from the car park behind the old station building, or down 25 steps from the Station Road bridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Chassen RoadChassen Road station, Chassen Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 9DY
City-centre transport
Getting to Chassen Road from Urmston city centre
TrainManchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Oxford Road - Warrington Central · 2m · £0.90 · every ~1 min
Chassen Road train station facilities and services
Chassen Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chassen Road.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Chassen Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chassen Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chassen Road: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Chassen Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chassen Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Access to both platforms down a ramp (69 paces, 1:14 slope) from road overbridge, 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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