The average train between Manchester and Brierfield takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Brierfield. 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 Brierfield. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Brierfield at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Brierfield. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Brierfield station via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Manchester to Brierfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Central station.
Manchester to Brierfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brierfield station.
Book your Manchester to Brierfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Brierfield is 38.3 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Salford Central to Brierfield via Blackburn in around 2h 4m.