The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Todmorden
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Todmorden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Todmorden will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 44 trains that leave Manchester for Todmorden on Mon, Jun 29, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct trains cover the 28 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 Mon, Jun 29 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.
5:51 AM0h33Manchester6:24 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
6:04 AM0h29Manchester6:33 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
6:30 AM0h26Manchester6:56 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
6:36 AM0h30Manchester7:06 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
6:56 AM0h23Manchester7:19 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
8:57 AM0h21Manchester9:18 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
9:21 AM0h21Manchester9:42 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
9:57 AM0h21Manchester10:18 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
10:21 AM0h21Manchester10:42 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
10:57 AM0h21Manchester11:18 AMTodmorden$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Todmorden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Todmorden 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 28m. 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: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Todmorden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
The journey is about 26m faster (28m by train vs 54m by car) and roughly $1 (€0.87) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€5) vs $8 (€6)). 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.
Live departures
Manchester to Todmorden train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Todmorden trains for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:54 PM Manchester | 0h23 | 9:17 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Manchester | 0h21 | 9:41 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:54 PM Manchester | 0h23 | 10:17 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Manchester | 0h38 | 10:38 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:03 PM Manchester | 0h38 | 10:41 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:54 PM Manchester | 0h23 | 11:17 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 29 | |||||
![]() | 5:51 AM Manchester | 0h33 | 6:24 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:04 AM Manchester | 0h29 | 6:33 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Manchester | 0h26 | 6:56 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:36 AM Manchester | 0h30 | 7:06 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 AM Manchester | 0h23 | 7:19 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:03 AM Manchester | 0h30 | 7:33 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:21 AM Manchester | 0h22 | 7:43 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:36 AM Manchester | 0h30 | 8:06 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:57 AM Manchester | 0h26 | 8:23 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:21 AM Manchester | 0h22 | 8:43 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:36 AM Manchester | 0h30 | 9:06 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:57 AM Manchester | 0h21 | 9:18 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:21 AM Manchester | 0h21 | 9:42 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:36 AM Manchester | 0h30 | 10:06 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:57 AM Manchester | 0h21 | 10:18 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:21 AM Manchester | 0h21 | 10:42 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:36 AM Manchester | 0h30 | 11:06 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:57 AM Manchester | 0h21 | 11:18 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:21 AM Manchester | 0h21 | 11:42 AM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Manchester | 0h31 | 12:06 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:57 AM Manchester | 0h28 | 12:25 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:21 PM Manchester | 0h21 | 12:42 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Manchester | 0h31 | 1:06 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:57 PM Manchester | 0h21 | 1:18 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:21 PM Manchester | 0h21 | 1:42 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:36 PM Manchester | 0h30 | 2:06 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:57 PM Manchester | 0h21 | 2:18 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:21 PM Manchester | 0h21 | 2:42 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:36 PM Manchester | 0h31 | 3:07 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:54 PM Manchester | 0h24 | 3:18 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:21 PM Manchester | 0h21 | 3:42 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:36 PM Manchester | 0h31 | 4:07 PM Todmorden | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Todmorden
Trains from Manchester to Todmorden run on average 8 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Todmorden trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Todmorden 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 Todmorden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Todmorden 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 Todmorden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Todmorden
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:30 Saturday 06:40 - 20:30 Sunday 09:40 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Step-free access is only available to platform 1 (trains to Manchester Victoria). There is no step-free access for customers arriving or departing from platform 2 because it is only accessed via underpass which has steps
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: at the car park entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stop outside station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / Drop off at the bus stop outside the Station Entrance
- Metro: Metro 0113 245 7676
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