Train Manchester to Cannock from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Cannock takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Cannock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 42m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...

2h 22m

£24–55

Manchester to Cannock train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Cannock. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Cannock at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:25 PM → 6:02 PM
1h 37m • 2 changes
5:25 PM → 7:02 PM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:25 PM → 8:02 PM
1h 37m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 9:02 PM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Cannock? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Cannock.

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Distance: 70 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cannock, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford hourly. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 55 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.

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