Train Cannock to Manchester from £37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cannock and Manchester takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Cannock to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 4m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

2h 17m

£25–54

Cannock to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Cannock and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cannock is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugeley Trent Valley and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:54 PM → 9:44 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
9:54 PM → 11:30 PM
1h 35m • 2 changes
10:24 PM → 7:29 AM
Arrives next day
9h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 9:44 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 9:44 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 9:44 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cannock to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cannock to Manchester.

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Distance: 70 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Cannock, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 56 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.

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