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Outbound fromFarnworth to Manchester Piccadilly by train
It takes an average of 45m to travel from Farnworth to Manchester Piccadilly by train, over a distance of around 8 miles (13 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Farnworth to Manchester Piccadilly and tickets for this journey start from £3.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:36 | |
| Departure station | Farnworth | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Journey time | From 20m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (13 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £3.10 | |
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Taking the train from Farnworth to Manchester Piccadilly in 20 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Farnworth to Manchester Piccadilly? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 45 minutes to travel the 8 miles (13 km) from Farnworth to Manchester Piccadilly by train, although you can get there in as little as 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 34 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Farnworth to Manchester Piccadilly in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £3.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Manchester Piccadilly by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Farnworth to Manchester Piccadilly
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Farnworth to Manchester Piccadilly is right for you.
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