The average train between Irlam and Horwich takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Irlam to Horwich. 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 Horwich. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Horwich at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Horwich. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Horwich station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Irlam to Horwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Irlam station.
Irlam to Horwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackrod station.
Book your Irlam to Horwich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Irlam and Horwich is 19.5 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Irlam to Blackrod via Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 12m.