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Compare train for Ormskirk to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ormskirk to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $12 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$14 (-€12). The journey takes 1h 15m versus 57m 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 Ormskirk to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ormskirk to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:46 AM 1h30 Ormskirk 9:16 AM Manchester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:46 AM 1h30 Ormskirk 9:16 AM Manchester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:46 AM 1h30 Ormskirk 9:16 AM Manchester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:46 AM 1h31 Ormskirk 10:17 AM Manchester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ormskirk and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ormskirk station (OMS) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Travel with Mersey Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
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