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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$5
Fastest journey on Sep 18
19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
19 m
Trains on Sep 18
3
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bramhall to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bramhall to Manchester will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 3 trains from Bramhall to Manchester, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bramhall to Manchester among Omio's users.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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$4 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
40m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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The table below shows live departures for Bramhall to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:31 AM Bramhall | 0h19 | 9:50 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:31 AM Bramhall | 0h19 | 10:50 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:31 AM Bramhall | 0h19 | 11:50 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 12:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 1:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 2:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 3:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 4:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 5:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:38 PM Bramhall | 0h51 | 6:29 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 6:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 7:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 8:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:31 PM Bramhall | 0h19 | 9:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:03 PM Bramhall | 1h04 | 11:07 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:01 PM Bramhall | 0h18 | 11:19 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:03 PM Bramhall | 0h45 | 11:48 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:34 PM Bramhall | 1h05 | 12:39 AM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
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Take a train from Bramhall to Manchester and enjoy the approximately 8 miles (14 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:34.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
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Most Bramhall to Manchester trains use the Bramhall to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Deansgate. Use this guide to compare Bramhall and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bramhall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bramhall.
Ticket office support is available at Bramhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bramhall: Parking.
Available at Bramhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bramhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, To Manchester from Bramhall Lane South, up 28 steps onto the platform. Or, up 6 steps, along a ramp (42 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. Or, from the ramp leading to the former library entrance to a connecting path at the head of the steps, up a ramp (32 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. To Macclesfield : From the junction of Hartington Road and Bramhall Lane South, up 14 steps onto the platform. Or, up a ramp (50 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. This station is not recommended for the severely mobility impaired due to the low height of the platform causing a high step onto the train, 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.
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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