4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Birchwood
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Birchwood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Birchwood will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Birchwood on Tue, Jul 07, 6 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 13 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest trains will take 23 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.
G861898:16 AM0h26Deansgate (DGT)8:42 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$31One-way0 transfers- P241928:46 AM0h22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:08 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$31One-way0 transfers
- P241897:46 AM0h23Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)8:09 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$31One-way0 transfers
W846569:11 AM0h13Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:24 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$91One-way0 transfers- W846518:11 AM0h13Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)8:24 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$91One-way0 transfers
- W846569:11 AM0h13Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:24 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$91One-way0 transfers
- W846518:11 AM0h13Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)8:24 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$91One-way0 transfers
- W846467:11 AM0h18Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)7:29 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$91One-way0 transfers
- P241928:46 AM0h22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:08 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$31One-way0 transfers
- P241897:46 AM0h23Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)8:09 AMBirchwood station (BWD)$31One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Manchester to Birchwood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Birchwood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 14m faster (17m by train vs 31m by car) and roughly $0.94 (€0.77) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $6 (€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 Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Birchwood train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Birchwood trains for today, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:16 PM Manchester | 0h25 | 4:41 PM Birchwood | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:46 PM Manchester | 0h24 | 7:10 PM Birchwood | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | |||||
| W84646 | 7:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h18 | 7:29 AM Birchwood station (BWD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24189 | 7:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h23 | 8:09 AM Birchwood station (BWD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84651 | 8:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h13 | 8:24 AM Birchwood station (BWD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86189 | 8:16 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h26 | 8:42 AM Birchwood station (BWD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24192 | 8:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h22 | 9:08 AM Birchwood station (BWD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84656 | 9:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h13 | 9:24 AM Birchwood station (BWD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Birchwood
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Birchwood run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:34 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Birchwood trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Birchwood from $2 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Birchwood
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Birchwood 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 Birchwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Birchwood
Most Manchester to Birchwood trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Birchwood station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Birchwood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Birchwood leave from?
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Birchwood station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Birchwood from Birchwood city centre
Birchwood 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
Food and drink options are available at Birchwood.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birchwood.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birchwood: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birchwood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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