4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilmslow to Manchester
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wilmslow to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilmslow to Manchester will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 32 trains that leave Wilmslow for Manchester every day 32 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 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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.
G3898617:510h22Wilmslow station (WML)18:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes- G3899018:520h22Wilmslow station (WML)19:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G3899419:510h24Wilmslow station (WML)20:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G3899820:530h22Wilmslow station (WML)21:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G3900221:520h22Wilmslow station (WML)22:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
W3326714:260h18Wilmslow station (WML)14:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes- W3335415:260h18Wilmslow station (WML)15:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
- W3316017:260h18Wilmslow station (WML)17:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
- W3333216:260h18Wilmslow station (WML)16:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
- W3330219:260h18Wilmslow station (WML)19:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wilmslow to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmslow 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 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 17 km
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Live departures
Wilmslow to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Wilmslow to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G90069 | 5:46 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h41 | 6:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90069+ W85163 | On time 5:46 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h32 | 6:18 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| L89060 | On time 6:12 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h28 | 6:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90071 | On time 6:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 7:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y62768 | On time 6:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 7:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89066 | 7:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 7:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33712 | On time 7:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h17 | 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90074 | On time 7:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 8:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38944 | On time 7:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h24 | 8:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89073 | 8:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 8:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33663 | On time 8:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 8:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90076 | On time 8:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 9:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y62761 | On time 8:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 9:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89079 | On time 9:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 9:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33791 | 9:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 9:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90079 | On time 9:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 10:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| V00165 | 9:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 10:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89084 | 10:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 10:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33695 | On time 10:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 10:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90081 | On time 10:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 11:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38948 | On time 10:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 11:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89089 | On time 11:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 11:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90083 | On time 11:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 12:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38971 | 11:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 12:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89093 | On time 12:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 12:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33532 | On time 12:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90085 | On time 12:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 13:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38952 | On time 12:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 13:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89098 | On time 13:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 13:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90086 | On time 13:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 14:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38979 | 13:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 14:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89104 | 14:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 14:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33679 | On time 14:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 14:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90087 | On time 14:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 15:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38954 | On time 14:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 15:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89107 | 15:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 15:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90070 | On time 15:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 16:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38987 | On time 15:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 16:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89062 | On time 16:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 16:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33382 | On time 16:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 16:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90072 | On time 16:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 17:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38956 | On time 16:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 17:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89068 | 17:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 17:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33550 | 17:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 17:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90075 | On time 17:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 18:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38995 | On time 17:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 18:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89076 | On time 18:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 18:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33685 | On time 18:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 18:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90077 | On time 18:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 19:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38958 | On time 18:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 19:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89081 | 19:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 19:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33500 | On time 19:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 19:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90080 | On time 19:41 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h47 | 20:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39003 | On time 19:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 20:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89086 | On time 20:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 20:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90082 | On time 20:44 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h44 | 21:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38960 | 20:50 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h23 | 21:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89091 | On time 21:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h27 | 21:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33676 | 21:26 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h18 | 21:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90084 · G89061 | On time 21:44 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h31 | 22:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G90084 | On time 21:44 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h42 | 22:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39005 | On time 21:58 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h22 | 22:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89096 | On time 22:13 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h28 | 22:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86157 | On time 22:44 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h43 | 23:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86157 | On time 22:44 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h50 | 23:34 Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33750 | 23:15 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h20 | 23:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y62762 | On time 23:22 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h21 | 23:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89102 | 23:38 Wilmslow station (WML) | 0h28 | 0:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wilmslow to Manchester
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Trains from Wilmslow to Manchester run on average 17 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 22m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:53 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited from Wilmslow to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Wilmslow 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: Wilmslow to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wilmslow 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wilmslow and Manchester
Most Wilmslow to Manchester trains use the Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Wilmslow and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Wilmslow station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Wilmslow from Wilmslow city centre
Wilmslow train station facilities and services
Wilmslow has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wilmslow.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wilmslow.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wilmslow: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wilmslow: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Wilmslow arrive at?
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 Levenshulme from Manchester city centre
Levenshulme is 5 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Levenshulme train station facilities and services
Levenshulme 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 Levenshulme.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Levenshulme.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Levenshulme: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Levenshulme: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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