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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Walkden
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£1
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
19 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
20 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Walkden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Walkden will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £1.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Manchester to Walkden, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 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.
8:550h21Manchester9:16Walkden£11One-way0 changes- 16:200h19Manchester16:39Walkden£41One-way0 changes
- 16:200h19Manchester16:39Walkden£41One-way0 changes
- 8:550h21Manchester9:16Walkden£11One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Walkden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Walkden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 11 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£2 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Walkden take longer:
Coach takes on average 37m.
The journey is about 8m faster (19m by train vs 27m by car) and roughly £0.19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£2 vs £2). 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 Walkden train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Walkden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L89695 | On time 8:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h18 | 8:46 Walkden station (WKD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89248 | On time 8:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h21 | 9:16 Walkden station (WKD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89698 | On time 9:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h18 | 9:46 Walkden station (WKD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89251 | On time 9:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h21 | 10:16 Walkden station (WKD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89699 | On time 10:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h18 | 10:46 Walkden station (WKD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89254 | On time 10:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h21 | 11:16 Walkden station (WKD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Walkden
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Walkden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 21m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Walkden trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Walkden from £2. 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 Walkden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Walkden 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 Walkden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Walkden
Most Manchester to Walkden trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Walkden station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Walkden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Walkden leave from?
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.
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 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.
Which Walkden station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Walkden from Walkden city centre
Walkden train station facilities and services
Walkden 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 Walkden.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Walkden.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Walkden: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Walkden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Walkden: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Services towards Manchester: From Walkden Road, up 14 steps into the ticket office and then up 28 steps onto the platform. Trains to Manchester leave on the left. Services Towards Wigan leave on the right, 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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