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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Westhoughton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Westhoughton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Westhoughton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (27m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $6 (€5) 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 Rail, 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 Westhoughton train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Westhoughton trains for today, Friday, July 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P28647 | On time 10:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 10:39 AM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28653 | On time 10:33 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h24 | 10:57 AM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28660 | On time 11:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 11:39 AM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28665 | On time 11:33 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h24 | 11:57 AM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28672 | On time 12:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 12:39 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28677 | On time 12:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h24 | 12:57 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28724 | On time 5:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 5:39 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28728 | On time 5:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h24 | 5:57 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28731 | On time 6:08 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h32 | 6:40 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28735 | On time 6:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h24 | 6:57 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28740 | On time 7:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 7:39 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28745 | On time 7:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h24 | 7:57 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89435 | On time 9:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 9:39 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28759 | On time 9:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h24 | 9:57 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28815 | On time 10:31 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h27 | 10:58 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89446 | On time 11:20 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 11:50 PM Westhoughton station (WHG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Westhoughton
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Trains from Manchester to Westhoughton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Westhoughton trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Westhoughton from $4 (€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 Westhoughton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Westhoughton
Most Manchester to Westhoughton trains use the Manchester Victoria to Daisy Hill station pair, with some services arriving at Westhoughton. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Westhoughton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Westhoughton leave from?
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.
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 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 Westhoughton station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Daisy Hill from Westhoughton city centre
Daisy Hill is 1 km from Westhoughton city centre. Public transport options include:
Daisy Hill train station facilities and services
Daisy Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Daisy Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Daisy Hill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Daisy Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Daisy Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, 31 steps from ticket hall to platform, 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.
Getting to Westhoughton from Westhoughton city centre
Westhoughton train station facilities and services
Westhoughton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Westhoughton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Westhoughton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Westhoughton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile paving at this station - access to both platforms is via steep ramps only, 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 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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