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Manchester to Stretford train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Stretford trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:46 AM Manchester | 0h05 | 9:51 AM Stretford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:46 AM Manchester | 0h05 | 11:51 AM Stretford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:46 PM Manchester | 0h05 | 1:51 PM Stretford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:46 PM Manchester | 0h05 | 3:51 PM Stretford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:46 PM Manchester | 0h05 | 4:51 PM Stretford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Manchester | 0h07 | 5:22 PM Stretford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Stretford
Trains from Manchester to Stretford run on average 10 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 3 miles (6 km) distance in 5m.
Distance 3 miles (6 km) |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Stretford trainsNorthern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Stretford from $6 (€5). 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 Stretford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Stretford 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 Stretford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Stretford
Most Manchester to Stretford trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Trafford Park station pair, with some services arriving at Humphrey Park. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Stretford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Stretford 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 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 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.
Which Stretford station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Trafford Park from Stretford city centre
Trafford Park train station facilities and services
Trafford Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Trafford Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Trafford Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Trafford Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Trafford Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Services Towards Manchester : Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), turn right and along an underpass (25 paces). Turn left and up a stepped ramp (31 paces, 1:8 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Warrington: Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), then along a stepped ramp (35 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Humphrey Park from Stretford city centre
Humphrey Park train station facilities and services
Humphrey Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Humphrey Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Humphrey Park: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Humphrey Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester : From Chatsworth Road along a path (27 paces) and up a ramp (57 paces, 1:20 slope) to platform. Services towards Warrington : From Derbyshire Lane West along a path (52 paces), up a ramp (57 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the Warrington platform. The path links Chatsworth Road and Derbyshire Lane West down 7 steps, through an underpass (12 paces) and up 7 steps by which means the platforms are linked, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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