The cheapest and fastest trains from Orrell to Swinton
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orrell to Swinton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orrell to Swinton will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Orrell for Swinton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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 Orrell to Swinton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orrell to Swinton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 24 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Orrell to Swinton train times
The table below shows live departures for Orrell to Swinton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:03 Orrell | 0h43 | 10:46 Swinton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Orrell to Swinton
Trains from Orrell to Swinton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 43m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 20:01 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Orrell to Swinton trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Orrell and Swinton from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Orrell to Swinton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orrell to Swinton 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 Swinton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Orrell and Swinton
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Access to station via a path (12 paces) off Church Street, down a ramp (23 paces, 1:8 slope) and then for services towards Wigan and Manchester: straight down 24 steps onto the platform, whilst for services to Kirkby continue across the footbridge (16 paces), turn left and down 24 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: On Church Street for buses to St Helen?s or Wigan. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Church Street outside the station entrance. (Station side for Kirkby, opposite side for Wigan)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Up 1 small step into the ticket hall and down 34 steps onto the island platform. Trains to Manchester leave from the right, trains to Wigan leave from the left.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station on Moorside Road.(Station side for Manchester, Opposite side for Wigan)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - From Station Road, through the ticket office and down 31 steps onto the platform. Trains for Manchester leave on the left, trains for 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
- Onward travel information: Located on Station Road for buses to Salford, Eccles, Manchester and Ordsall. Maximum distance 40 yards/37m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops outside the station on Station Rd. (Station side for Wigan, opposite side for Manchester)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
