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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northwich to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€3. The journey takes 57m versus 52m 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.
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How to get from Northwich to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northwich to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C324799:34 AM 0h55 Northwich station (NWI) 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C324799:34 AM 0h55 Northwich station (NWI) 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L8902011:28 AM 0h54 Northwich station (NWI) 12:22 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L890301:31 PM 1h01 Northwich station (NWI) 2:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northwich and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Greenbank (GBK) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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