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Overview: Train from Manchester to Wombwell
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Manchester to Wombwell and enjoy the approximately 56 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 22:15.
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 56 km |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Manchester to Wombwell trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Wombwell.
The train distance from Manchester to Wombwell is 56 km.
The first train from Manchester to Wombwell leaves at 0:14.
The last train from Manchester to Wombwell departs at 22:15.
Complete guide to Wombwell
Things to do in Wombwell
Discover the best of Wombwell — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wombwell trip today.
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Elsecar Heritage Centre
Working heritage site focused on coal mining history, with underground tours and preserved colliery buildings near Wombwell.
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
Independent transport museum with buses, cars and memorabilia. A good choice for engineering enthusiasts visiting the wider Barnsley area.
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Manvers Lake
Waterside reserve and recreation area with trails, birdlife and broad views. Popular for walking, cycling and relaxed time outdoors.
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Elsecar Heritage Centre
Historic industrial village with independent shops, heritage buildings and event spaces. Good for a stroll and close to several museums.
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Wentworth Castle Gardens
Formal and natural gardens around a historic estate, with woodland walks, seasonal colour and quieter corners away from town.
Yorkshire Fishcake
A South Yorkshire fishcake layers potato with fish, then is battered and fried. It is a classic chip shop staple across the Barnsley area.
Steak And Kidney Pudding
Slow-cooked beef and vegetables under a rich suet crust. This hearty northern pudding is a traditional cold-weather favourite in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Parkin
A crisp, spicy biscuit flavoured with ginger and treacle. Yorkshire parkin is strongly linked with autumn fairs and Bonfire Night.
Market Street Kitchen
Casual local café for breakfasts, sandwiches and light lunches, popular for straightforward comfort food.
Shimla Spice
Popular Indian restaurant and takeaway known for curries, grilled dishes and a relaxed local atmosphere.
The Nag's Head
Traditional pub setting serving hearty British meals and drinks, suited to casual lunches and evening meals.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Wombwell is generally cheaper than major tourist cities, with lower dining and accommodation costs and affordable local rail and bus travel.
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
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- £3
To the city centre
Wombwell Station -> Barnsley Interchange, Barnsley
- Distance
- 0.3 km
- Travel time
- 4 min
- Adult single bus fares in South Yorkshire are capped at £3. Contactless payment is accepted on Stagecoach buses for tickets under £30.
- Wombwell station has ticket machines and prepaid ticket collection. For wider local travel, check TSY Mobile for bus and multi-operator tickets.
FAQs: Manchester to Wombwell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Wombwell 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 Wombwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Manchester to Wombwell in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Manchester to Wombwell.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Wombwell
Most Manchester to Wombwell trains use the Manchester Airport to Wombwell station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Wombwell 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 Wombwell
Which Manchester station do trains to Wombwell leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Wombwell leave from Manchester Airport. The station is 13 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR.
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 · £1 · 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.
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £1 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min
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 Wombwell station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Wombwell arrive at Wombwell. Wombwell is 1 km from Wombwell city centre.
WombwellWombwell station, Hough Lane, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, S73 0LU+44 800 200 6060
City-centre transport
Getting to Wombwell from Wombwell city centre
Wombwell is 1 km from Wombwell city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus67, 67A, 67C · 14m · £4 · every ~4 min
Wombwell train station facilities and services
Wombwell has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wombwell.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wombwell: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Wombwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wombwell: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via steep ramps and road bridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Train stations for Manchester to Wombwell
Check train stations information for Manchester and Wombwell, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Wombwell is Manchester Airport, and it arrives at Wombwell.
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