The average train between Irlam and Farnworth takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Irlam to Farnworth. 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 Irlam and Farnworth. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Farnworth at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Irlam to Farnworth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Farnworth. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Farnworth station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Irlam to Farnworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Irlam station.
Irlam to Farnworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Farnworth station.
Book your Irlam to Farnworth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Irlam and Farnworth is 12 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Irlam to Farnworth via Manchester Oxford Road and Salford Crescent in around 1h 26m.