The average train between Manchester and Bamber Bridge takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Bamber Bridge. 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 Manchester and Bamber Bridge. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bamber Bridge at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bamber Bridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bamber Bridge station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Manchester to Bamber Bridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Bamber Bridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Manchester to Bamber Bridge train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Bamber Bridge is 39.3 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 50 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.