- Must visit
Quarry Bank
National Trust mill museum with working textile machinery, apprentice house and hands-on insight into the Industrial Revolution.
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
84
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Wilmslow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Wilmslow will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 84 trains that leave Manchester for Wilmslow every day 84 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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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G38890The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wilmslow trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33888 | Delayed 7:53 8:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 9:12 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38873 | On time 9:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h17 | 9:47 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90115 | 9:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 10:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89712 | On time 9:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 10:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89655 | On time 10:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 10:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38874 | On time 10:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 10:48 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90118 | 10:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 11:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89714 | 10:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 11:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89663 | 11:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 11:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38877 | On time 11:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h17 | 11:47 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90120 | On time 11:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 12:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89716 | On time 11:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 12:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33975 | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 12:12 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89670 | On time 12:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 12:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38878 | On time 12:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 12:48 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90122 | On time 12:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 13:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89718 | 12:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 13:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89677 | On time 13:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 13:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38880 | 13:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h16 | 13:46 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90124 | On time 13:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 14:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89719 | 13:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 14:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89682 | On time 14:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 14:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38882 | 14:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 14:48 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90089 | On time 14:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 15:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89720 | On time 14:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 15:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89685 | On time 15:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 15:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38885 | 15:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h19 | 15:49 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90095 | On time 15:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 16:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89721 | On time 15:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 16:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89627 | 16:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 16:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38886 | 16:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 16:48 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90102 | 16:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 17:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89706 | 16:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 17:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34285 | 16:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 17:12 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89634 | On time 17:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 17:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38890 | 17:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h17 | 17:47 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90107 | 17:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 18:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89709 | 17:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 18:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01296 | 17:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 18:12 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89642 | On time 18:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 18:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38892 | 18:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 18:48 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90112 | 18:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 19:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89711 | On time 18:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 19:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89649 | On time 19:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 19:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W44838 | On time 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 19:48 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89897 | On time 19:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 20:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89713 | On time 19:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h26 | 20:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34161 | 19:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 20:12 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89657 | On time 20:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 20:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W44831 | 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 20:48 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89901 | On time 20:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 21:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89715 | On time 20:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 21:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89665 | 21:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 21:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W44841 | 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h17 | 21:47 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89904 | On time 21:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h34 | 22:10 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89672 | On time 22:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 22:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W44845 | On time 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h17 | 22:49 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89908 | On time 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 23:11 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89717 | 23:01 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 23:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89684 | On time 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 0:01 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90093 | 5:23 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 5:58 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33932 | 5:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h17 | 6:11 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33950 | 6:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h17 | 6:19 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89624 | 6:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 6:31 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38866 | 6:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h19 | 6:46 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90100 | 6:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 7:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89705 | 6:42 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 7:06 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33947 | 6:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 7:12 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89631 | 7:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 7:31 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38868 | 7:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h17 | 7:47 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90105 | 7:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 8:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89707 | 7:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h26 | 8:04 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89640 | 8:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 8:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38870 | 8:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 8:48 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90109 | 8:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h33 | 9:09 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89710 | 8:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h25 | 9:03 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33888 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h18 | 9:12 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89647 | 9:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h24 | 9:30 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Wilmslow run on average 49 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 48 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 17m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 48 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Wilmslow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wilmslow trip today.
National Trust mill museum with working textile machinery, apprentice house and hands-on insight into the Industrial Revolution.
Local heritage museum in a medieval building, presenting Wilmslow’s story through exhibits, archives and community displays.
Historic estate rooms and interpretation at Quarry Bank, showing domestic life and the social history of the mill community.
Scenic National Trust landscape with wooded paths, open heath and a popular marked walk to the sandstone escarpment.
Large National Trust garden and estate walks with seasonal planting, woodland trails and broad views near Wilmslow.
Well-kept town park with lawns, play areas, sports space and easy riverside walking close to central Wilmslow.
A rich meat and potato stew from nearby Lancashire, slow-cooked and long associated with North West home cooking and pub menus.
A classic Cheshire cheese made locally in the county, crumbly and tangy, with a long farming tradition around the Cheshire plain.
A traditional fruit cake linked to the historic county, made with dried fruit and warm spice, often enjoyed with tea.
Established steakhouse and grill known for quality beef, classic sides and a comfortable, upscale atmosphere.
Stylish Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a warm, contemporary dining room.
Smart brasserie in central Wilmslow serving modern British and European dishes in a lively, polished setting.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and coffee are typical of affluent Greater Manchester towns, while local rail and bus links help keep transport costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Wilmslow trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Wilmslow 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.
Levenshulme is 5 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Levenshulme 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 Levenshulme.
Ticket office support is available at Levenshulme.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Levenshulme: Parking.
Available at Levenshulme: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Levenshulme: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform, 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.
Wilmslow has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wilmslow.
Ticket office support is available at Wilmslow.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wilmslow: Parking, WC.
Available at Wilmslow: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilmslow: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station only has tactile paving on platforms 1, 3 and 4 only - Access to Manchester and Crewe platforms by means of subway from booking hall and ramp to each platform. Access to Manchester Airport platform from rear car park via ramp. Use help point button to call assistance to unlock the gate 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, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, 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.
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