- Distance: 12.5 mi
- Duration: 20 min
The average train between Manchester and Woolston takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Woolston. 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 every 30 minutes between Manchester and Woolston. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Woolston at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Woolston station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Manchester to Woolston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Woolston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Birchwood station.
Book your Manchester to Woolston train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Woolston is 21.8 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Birchwood hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 24 min. Two other operators also service this route.
