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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum on Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering, and transport, set on the historic Liverpool Road site.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birchwood to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birchwood to Manchester will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 12 trains that leave Birchwood for Manchester on Tue, Jul 07, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest trains will take 19 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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W84725Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birchwood to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 17m faster (20m by train vs 37m by car) and roughly $2 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $7 (€5)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Birchwood to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 12:34 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Moderate by UK standards. Budget food is easy to find, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service charge may be added in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or counter service.
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Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester -> St Peter's Square, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birchwood 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.

Most Birchwood to Manchester trains use the Birchwood to Manchester Oxford Road station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Use this guide to compare Birchwood and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birchwood has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Birchwood.
Ticket office support is available at Birchwood.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birchwood: Parking, WC.
Available at Birchwood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birchwood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access to ticket hall and platform 1. Lift and Stepped footbridge to platform 2. Note Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Oxford Road 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 options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, 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.
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