Manchester to Cradley Heath by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Cradley Heath

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Cradley Heath, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:11 View journey
Last train 23:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 112
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey AU$57.35 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 37m
Train operators 8

Discover Manchester to Cradley Heath by train

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Train travel between Manchester and Cradley Heath: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Manchester to Cradley Heath:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$57.35

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

Manchester to Cradley Heath train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Manchester to Cradley Heath is at 05:11 and the last is at 23:38. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:11 and the last one is at 22:56. You can expect 53 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 13 minutes.

Manchester to Cradley Heath distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 112 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 55 minutes.

When do tickets between Manchester and Cradley Heath go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Manchester and Cradley Heath 4 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Manchester to Cradley Heath by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Cradley Heath.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Cradley Heath

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

The train journey from Manchester to Cradley Heath covers 112 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.