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Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse
Northwich's main museum explores the town's salt, river, and mining heritage through engaging local history displays in a central historic building.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Northwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Northwich will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester for Northwich on Sun, Aug 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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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W33031Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Northwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Northwich:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Northwich costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Northwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.69. The journey takes 55m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Northwich trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C32317 | 9:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 10:04 AM Northwich station (NWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32322 | 11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h55 | 11:58 AM Northwich station (NWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85903 | 1:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 2:03 PM Northwich station (NWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85911+ W33031 | 1:55 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h08 | 4:03 PM Northwich station (NWI) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester to Northwich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Northwich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northwich trip today.
Northwich's main museum explores the town's salt, river, and mining heritage through engaging local history displays in a central historic building.
Interpretive displays at Lion Salt Works explain brine extraction, salt processing, and workers' lives at one of Cheshire's key industrial heritage sites.
Boat lift exhibition space explaining this remarkable canal structure, its restoration, and Cheshire's waterways. Ideal for understanding the site before a visit.
Large woodland and lake park popular for walking, birdwatching, and heritage trails. It combines scenery, wildlife, and easy access from town.
Nature-rich walkway through reclaimed industrial land, linking woods, flashes, and waterside habitats across the wider Northwich area.
Distinctive town-centre shopping street known for black-and-white architecture designed to cope with subsidence. A good place to see Northwich's character.
Cheshire Cheese is a crumbly, tangy cow's milk cheese made in the county for centuries, closely tied to the area's dairy farming tradition.
Cheshire Pork Pie is a traditional cold pie with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry, common in local bakeries and markets across Cheshire.
Eccles Cake is a flaky pastry filled with currants, sugar, and spice. It is a classic North West treat often enjoyed with tea in Cheshire.
Popular Indian restaurant known for polished service, classic curries, and a modern setting in central Northwich.
Well-known Turkish and Mediterranean grill with kebabs, meze, and a lively casual atmosphere near the town centre.
Established riverside pub dining venue serving British classics, Sunday roasts, and drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Moderate for England: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local transport and everyday costs are in line with similar UK market towns.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually just small change.
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Northwich railway station -> Witton Street, Northwich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Northwich 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 Northwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Northwich trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Northwich station pair, with some services arriving at Greenbank. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Northwich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
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.
Northwich is 1 km from Northwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Northwich has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Northwich: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Northwich: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, Level access to Manchester platform only. Access via stepped footbridge to Chester 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Greenbank is 1 km from Northwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Greenbank has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Greenbank.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Greenbank: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Greenbank: 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 - Chester Platform: Step free access through gate from public highway down sloping footpath with handrails onto platform. Manchester platform: Level access from station front through gate onto platform. There are also steps up to main road bridge. Access between platforms is via main road bridge. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp, 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 ticket machines note: Platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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