The average train between Cannock and Manchester takes 2h 8m 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.
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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cannock to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cannock station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Cannock to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
Cannock to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cannock to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cannock and Manchester is 89 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 56 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.