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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Oct 28
CHF 5
Average ticket price on Oct 28
CHF 5
Fastest journey on Oct 28
11 m
Average journey duration on Oct 28
11 m
Trains on Oct 28
12
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stalybridge to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stalybridge to Manchester will cost around CHF 5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 5.
On Wed, Oct 28, we found 12 trains from Stalybridge to Manchester, including 12 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 28 the direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Wed, Oct 28 the slowest trains will take 11 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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P28637
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G15926
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G15926
C24982
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W84766Trains from Stalybridge to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF 3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 3 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stalybridge to Manchester.
The table below shows live departures for Stalybridge to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89512 | 6:19 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h13 | 6:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85230 | 6:22 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h14 | 6:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84766 | 6:41 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h11 | 6:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28621 | 6:52 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h13 | 7:05 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24467 | 6:58 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h11 | 7:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24679 | 7:23 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h14 | 7:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24982 | 7:59 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h11 | 8:10 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24609 | 8:23 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h14 | 8:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15926 | 8:40 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h11 | 8:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28637 | 8:52 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h13 | 9:05 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15825 | 9:13 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h11 | 9:24 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24686 | 9:23 AM Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h14 | 9:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Stalybridge to Manchester trains use the Stalybridge to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Stalybridge and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stalybridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stalybridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Stalybridge.
Ticket office support is available at Stalybridge.
Available at Stalybridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Stalybridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stalybridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the 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. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: In the station entrance hall, 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.
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 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 options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
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