The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Marple
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Marple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Marple will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester for Marple on Wed, Jun 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Wed, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
7:48 AM0h22Manchester8:10 AMMarple$31One-way0 transfers
10:18 AM0h25Manchester10:43 AMMarple$41One-way0 transfers
2:50 PM1h18Manchester4:08 PMMarple$51One-way0 transfers
10:25 PM0h25Manchester10:50 PMMarple$61One-way0 transfers
7:48 AM0h22Manchester8:10 AMMarple$31One-way0 transfers
10:18 AM0h25Manchester10:43 AMMarple$41One-way0 transfers
10:25 PM0h25Manchester10:50 PMMarple$61One-way0 transfers
2:50 PM1h18Manchester4:08 PMMarple$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Marple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Marple 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 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Marple:
A train is $0.55 (€0.45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Marple costing on average $5 (€5).
Other travel options to Marple take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (24m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $4 (€4) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Marple train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Marple trains for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:35 PM Manchester | 0h27 | 7:02 PM Marple | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Marple
Trains from Manchester to Marple run on average 6 times per day, taking around 24m. 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 00:09, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Marple trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Marple from $3 (€3). 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 Marple
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Marple 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 Marple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Marple
Most Manchester to Marple trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Marple station pair, with some services arriving at Rose Hill Marple. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Marple train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Marple leave from?
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 Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Marple station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Marple from Marple city centre
Marple train station facilities and services
Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Marple.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Marple.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marple: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marple: 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 - Lifts are now provided at this station, available from first to last train. Alternatively, level access from the car park into the ticket hall and onto Sheffield platform or, when the ticket hall is closed, through a 3ft wide gate to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. For Manchester platform turn right from ticket hall entrance onto Sheffield platform and walk 33 paces to the footbridge, up 20 steps and across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 20 steps onto the platform, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Rose Hill Marple from Marple city centre
Rose Hill Marple train station facilities and services
Rose Hill Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rose Hill Marple.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rose Hill Marple.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rose Hill Marple: 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 - Scooter Friendly Station - Services Towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform, or along a ramp (50 paces, 1:10 slope) from Stockport Road onto the platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, 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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