The average train between Cosford and Manchester takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Cosford 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 Cosford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cosford is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cosford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cosford station and arriving at Manchester station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Cosford to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Cosford station.
Cosford to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cosford to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Cosford and Manchester is 92.7 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Cosford to Manchester Piccadilly via Wolverhampton in around 1h 48m.