There are 4 ways to get from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Orrell to Salford Centraltrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn
51 min£8–15Line 609 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus 609
- Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to St James Squarebus V1
2h 19m£6Drive 24.6 mi
- Drive from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchestercar 24.6 mi
37 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchestertaxi 24.6 mi
37 min£55–70
Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester is to line 609 bus and bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Orrell, Greater Manchester station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Orrell Rail Station and arriving at St James Square via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Orrell and arriving at Salford Central. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Orrell, Greater Manchester and Manchester is 21 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.
The best way to get from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £15.
The train from Orrell to Salford Central takes 47 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station.
Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Orrell station.
The best way to get from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester is to train which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 609 bus and bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Orrell, Greater Manchester, England and Manchester, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Orrell to Salford Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Orrell, Greater Manchester to St James Square via Orrell Rail Station, Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Orrell to Salford Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Leigh Bus Station to St James Square
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
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More Questions & Answers
Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.
Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester is 25 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Manchester.
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