The average train between Manchester and Parkgate takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Parkgate. 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 Parkgate. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Parkgate at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Shotton and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Parkgate. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Parkgate station via Shotton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Manchester to Parkgate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Parkgate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shotton station.
Book your Manchester to Parkgate train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Parkgate is 59.7 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Shotton hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 11m.