What is the cheapest way to get from Northwich to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Northwich to Manchester is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Northwich to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Northwich to Manchester is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct train between Northwich and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Greenbank and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Northwich to Manchester?

The distance between Northwich and Manchester is 29 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.

How do I travel from Northwich to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Northwich to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £3 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Northwich to Manchester?

The train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Northwich to Manchester train from?

Northwich to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Greenbank station.

Where does the Northwich to Manchester train arrive?

Northwich to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Northwich to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Northwich to Manchester is 22 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Northwich to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Northwich to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Northwich to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 9 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Northwich to Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadillytrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly
1h 2m
£3–17
Line 9 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Kbus 9 / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 51m
Drive 21.8 mi
1. Drive from Northwich to Manchestercar 21.8 mi
40 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northwich to Manchestertaxi 21.8 mi
40 min
£45–60

Northwich to Manchester by train

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Distance: 28.9 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £3–17 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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