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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
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hazel Grove to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hazel Grove to Manchester will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 6 trains that leave Hazel Grove for Manchester on Wed, Jul 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 25 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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C32026Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hazel Grove to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
The journey is about 23m faster (21m by train vs 44m by car) and roughly $0.13 (€0.11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€4) vs $4 (€4)). 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 East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hazel Grove to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:10 AM Hazel Grove | 0h25 | 8:35 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:23 PM Hazel Grove | 0h24 | 12:47 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:51 PM Hazel Grove | 0h25 | 2:16 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
L89218 | 8:10 AM Hazel Grove station (HAZ) | 0h25 | 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04439 | 8:18 AM Hazel Grove station (HAZ) | 0h17 | 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32020 | 8:23 AM Hazel Grove station (HAZ) | 0h25 | 8:48 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Hazel Grove to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hazel Grove 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 Hazel Grove to Manchester trains use the Hazel Grove to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Levenshulme. Use this guide to compare Hazel Grove and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hazel Grove 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 Hazel Grove.
Ticket office support is available at Hazel Grove.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hazel Grove: Parking, WC.
Available at Hazel Grove: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hazel Grove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Lift to all platforms open 06:05 - 20:30 Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Levenshulme is 5 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Levenshulme 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 Levenshulme.
Ticket office support is available at Levenshulme.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Levenshulme: Parking.
Available at Levenshulme: Bike Parking.
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.
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.
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