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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Congleton | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Congleton | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Congleton | No tags | ||||
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Get from Manchester to Congleton
The journey takes about 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £4
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Congleton by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Congleton?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Congleton start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £8. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Congleton?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Congleton is 39m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 38m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Congleton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Congleton?
The earliest train from Manchester to Congleton departs at 07:45. And the latest train departs at 23:51.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Congleton was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Congleton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £4 to £15 for a train ticket from Manchester to Congleton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-18.
