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Outbound fromPoulton-le-Fylde to Eccles (Manchester) by train
It takes an average of 2h 28m to travel from Poulton-le-Fylde to Eccles (Manchester) by train, over a distance of around 37 miles (59 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Poulton-le-Fylde to Eccles (Manchester) and tickets for this journey start from £22 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:30 | |
| Departure station | Poulton-le-Fylde | |
| Arrival station | Eccles (Manchester) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 19m | |
| Distance | 37 miles (59 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £22 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Eccles (Manchester) in 1 hour 19 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Eccles (Manchester)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 28 minutes to travel the 37 miles (59 km) from Poulton-le-Fylde to Eccles (Manchester) by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 19 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. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to Eccles (Manchester). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Poulton-le-Fylde to Eccles (Manchester) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £22.00. 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 Eccles (Manchester) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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