Travelling by train from Eccles to Manchester

Ready to travel from Eccles to Manchester by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Eccles and Manchester

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 £2.25, 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 5 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.

Departure frequency and timetable from Eccles to Manchester

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Eccles to Manchester:

  • 00:10 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:49 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:07 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:20 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 17 minutes from Eccles toward Manchester.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 51 trains serving this route each day.

Eccles to Manchester distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 6 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 7 minutes.

Booking time frame: Eccles to Manchester trains

Tickets for travel to Manchester along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Eccles to Manchester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Manchester.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Eccles to Manchester by train?

The train journey between Eccles and Manchester covers 6 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Eccles to Manchester?

The cheapest fare on this route is £2.25. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Eccles to Manchester?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Eccles to Manchester?

The fastest travel time is 7 minutes.