The average train between Manchester and Croston takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Croston. 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 Croston. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Croston at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Croston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Croston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Manchester to Croston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.
Manchester to Croston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Croston station.
Book your Manchester to Croston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Croston is 40.8 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Deansgate to Croston via Preston in around 1h 50m.