The cheapest and fastest trains from Mirfield to Manchester
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mirfield to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mirfield to Manchester will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Mirfield for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Mirfield to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mirfield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 42 km
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1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mirfield to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Mirfield to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:42 Mirfield | 1h09 | 16:51 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 07:40 Mirfield | 2h27 | 10:07 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:34 Mirfield | 1h03 | 09:37 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:40 Mirfield | 2h24 | 11:04 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mirfield to Manchester
Trains from Mirfield to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 53m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Mirfield to Manchester trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Mirfield and Manchester 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: Mirfield to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mirfield to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Mirfield and Manchester
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Station is unstaffed. There is a ramp to platform 3 (Huddersfield bound services) from the station car park, however the island platform, platform 1 and 2 are only accessible by steps.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 6 minute walk from the station, via Station Road and left onto Huddersfield Road Pick Up / Drop Off at the service bus stops (15145/6). Outside BetFred (170 Huddersfield Road) for Leeds and outside Café53 (53 Huddersfield Road) for Huddersfield. Services toward London depart from the Leeds bound bus stop (Outside BetFred 170 Huddersfield Road).
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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