Heathrow to Wilmslow by train

  • First train
    05:17
  • Last train
    19:25
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    2hr 52m
  • Distance
    241 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    28
  • Avg. journey time
    3hr 9m
  • Train operators
Prices explained

At Rail Europe we believe in price transparency. We use real data from Rail Europe searches to estimate the cheapest fares you should be able to find for your journey.

The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

More popular journeys include 30 days in advance and 7 days in advance prices. These are updated every two weeks using prices we've found by searching exactly 7 or 30 days from the most recent Thursday (we picked Thursday because this is when average prices are usually found).

30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

Prices are sourced in GBP and converted to other currencies using the daily market exchange rate.

We're always seeking to improve how price-checking works, and we welcome feedback on how we can make it better.

Explore Heathrow to Wilmslow by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Heathrow to Wilmslow aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Heathrow and Wilmslow

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$103.66, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Heathrow and Wilmslow

If you are taking the train from Heathrow to Wilmslow, you will have 28 trains each day (with a departure every 38 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:17. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 19:25. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:17, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 19:23.

Travel time and distance between Heathrow and Wilmslow

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 52 minutes, covering a total of 241 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Heathrow and Wilmslow

Tickets for travel between Heathrow and Wilmslow can be booked 3 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Wilmslow

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Wilmslow.

FAQs about the train journey from Heathrow to Wilmslow

Want to know more about your journey from Heathrow to Wilmslow? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How far is it from Heathrow to Wilmslow by train?

The trip from Heathrow to Wilmslow covers a distance of 241 kilometres.

How much does the train from Heathrow to Wilmslow cost?

The minimum fare on this route is AU$103.66. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Heathrow to Wilmslow?

Tickets for this journey become available 3 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Wilmslow?

The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 52 minutes.

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