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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Birchwood is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Birchwood is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Birchwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Birchwood. However, there are services departing from Ridgefield and arriving at Heathfield House via Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Birchwood?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Birchwood. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Birchwood?

The distance between Manchester and Birchwood is 13 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Birchwood without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £8.

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Birchwood takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Birchwood bus from?

Manchester to Birchwood bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ridgefield station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Birchwood train from?

Manchester to Birchwood train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Birchwood?

The best way to get from Manchester to Birchwood is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Birchwood bus arrive?

Manchester to Birchwood bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Birchwood train arrive?

Manchester to Birchwood train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Birchwood station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Birchwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Birchwood is 15 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Manchester to Birchwood.

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

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Where can I stay near Birchwood?

There are 3622+ hotels available in Birchwood.

Manchester to Birchwood - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 28 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Birchwoodtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
17 min
£3–8
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Ridgefield to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Heathfield Housebus 28A / ...
1h 40m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Birchwoodtaxi 15 mi
19 min
£70–85
Drive 15 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Birchwoodcar 15 mi
19 min
£4–6

Manchester to Birchwood by train

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Distance: 12.5 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Birchwood, Warrington, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Birchwood hourly. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ridgefield to Heathfield House via Leigh Bus Station in around 1h 40m.

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