Train Manchester to Cosford from £44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Cosford takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Cosford. 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 52m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
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Manchester to Cosford train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Cosford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Cosford at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 11:14 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:17 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:17 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Cosford? 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 Cosford.

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cosford, Shropshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.

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