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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
$5
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kidsgrove to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kidsgrove to Manchester will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 4 trains that leave Kidsgrove for Manchester on Sat, Jul 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 04 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Sat, Jul 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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 Kidsgrove 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 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kidsgrove to Manchester:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kidsgrove to Manchester costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
The journey is about 21m faster (46m by train vs 1h 7m by car) and roughly $0.27 (€0.22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $12 (€10)). 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 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 Kidsgrove to Manchester trains for today, Friday, July 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:33 AM Kidsgrove | 0h50 | 7:23 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:03 AM Kidsgrove | 0h48 | 7:51 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Kidsgrove to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester -> St Peter's Square, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove to Manchester trains use the Kidsgrove to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Kidsgrove and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kidsgrove has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kidsgrove.
Ticket office support is available at Kidsgrove.
Available at Kidsgrove: Parking, WC.
Available at Kidsgrove: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kidsgrove: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Level to Manchester to Stoke on Trent bound platform only. Access to all other platforms via footbridge only. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, 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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Mauldeth Road is 5 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Mauldeth Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Sanskruti
Ticket office support is available at Mauldeth Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mauldeth Road: Parking.
Available at Mauldeth Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mauldeth Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Services towards Manchester : From Mauldeth Road, up a ramp (87 paces, 1:20 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Manchester Airport: From Mauldeth Road, along the road leading to the DIY centre, via a slope (46 paces) or up 7steps onto the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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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