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Trip Overview

The average train between Great Sankey and Manchester takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. There is a train service every few hours from Great Sankey to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34 min
Duration
18 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Great Sankey to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Great Sankey and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Great Sankey is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 42 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 29 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Great Sankey to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Great Sankey to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Great Sankey, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Warrington West to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 39 min. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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