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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
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Littleborough to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Littleborough to Manchester will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 1 trains that leave Littleborough for Manchester on Sat, Jul 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest trains will take 21 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 Littleborough 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 22m. 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 |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m 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 1h 43m.
The journey is about 21m faster (22m by train vs 43m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€4) vs $5 (€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 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 Littleborough to Manchester trains for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:02 PM Littleborough | 0h23 | 6:25 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 25 | |||||
![]() | 6:09 AM Littleborough | 0h21 | 6:30 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Littleborough to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Littleborough 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 Littleborough to Manchester trains use the Littleborough to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Littleborough and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Littleborough 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 Littleborough.
Ticket office support is available at Littleborough.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Littleborough: Parking.
Available at Littleborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Littleborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Ticket office at floor level but platforms are up steps. Ramps to each platform too, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Smithy Bridge is 1 km from Littleborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Smithy Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Smithy Bridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Smithy Bridge: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Smithy Bridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There is level access to both of the platforms via road and level crossing. Step free access from car park to station entrance but have to cross road, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The card only machine is located adjacent to the path on the entrance to the Manchester bound platform, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, 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.
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.
Moston is 6 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Moston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Moston.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Moston: Parking.
Available at Moston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Services Towards Manchester : From Hollinwood Avenue, along a path (75 paces, 1:14 variable slope) onto the platform. Services towards Rochdale : From Hollinwood Avenue, through a 4ft gate and down a ramp (65 paces, 1:12 variable slope) onto the platform, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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