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Manchester - Cannock Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Manchester and Cannock. The average train journey from Manchester to Cannock takes 2 hours and 25 minutes, but some Virgin Trains + Connections train trips are as short as one hour and 51 minutes.

Distance55 mi (88 km)
Fastest train1h 51m
Lowest price€48.52
Most frequent serviceCrossCountry + Connections
Train lines5

Which train should you take from Manchester to Cannock?

There are 5 train lines with service from Manchester to Cannock. CrossCountry + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Arriva Trains Wales + Connections22h 23m€53.42
CrossCountry + Connections52h 23m€48.52
Northern Rail + Connections42h 39m€58.32
TransPennine Express + Connections32h 35m€58.32
Virgin Trains + Connections21h 51m€48.52
  • Arriva Trains Wales + Connections train tickets from Manchester to Cannock start from €49, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Arriva Trains Wales + Connections schedules to Cannock. Arriva Trains Wales + Connections in Manchester leaves from Manchester Airport and one other station. And in Cannock trains arrive at Mill Street .

    From Manchester to Cannock train travel on Arriva Trains Wales + Connections takes 2 hours and 23 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cannock faster, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 51 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Cannock.

  • CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Manchester to Cannock start from €49, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Cannock. CrossCountry + Connections in Manchester leaves from Manchester Piccadilly . And in Cannock trains arrive at Mill Street .

    From Manchester to Cannock train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 2 hours and 23 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cannock faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 51 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, CrossCountry + Connections offers 5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Cannock.

  • Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Manchester to Cannock start from €58, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Cannock. Northern Rail + Connections in Manchester leaves from Manchester Airport . And in Cannock trains arrive at Mill Street .

    From Manchester to Cannock train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 2 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cannock faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 51 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Northern Rail + Connections offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Cannock.

  • TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Manchester to Cannock start from €58, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Cannock. TransPennine Express + Connections in Manchester leaves from Manchester Airport . And in Cannock trains arrive at Mill Street .

    From Manchester to Cannock train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cannock faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 51 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, TransPennine Express + Connections offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Cannock.

  • Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Manchester to Cannock start from €49, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Cannock. Virgin Trains + Connections in Manchester leaves from Manchester Piccadilly . And in Cannock trains arrive at Mill Street .

    From Manchester to Cannock train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 1 hours and 51 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains + Connections offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Cannock.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Manchester and Cannock is approximately 55 miles, or 88 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 51 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Manchester to Cannock tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Manchester at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Cannock to Manchester.

City Information

Manchester

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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.

Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.

And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.

With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Manchester?

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Main departure station: Manchester Airport

Refurbished in 2004 and 2014, Manchester Airport Station is a combined rail, Metrolink tram, and bus station. Referred to as "The Station" on signage, it is linked to the airport terminals by the Sky Link elevated walkway. Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales operate rail services, with destinations including central Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. National Express and Megabus also operate frequent buses to and from the airport. The Metrolink tram connects with Manchester Victoria rail station, located much closer to the center of Manchester.

All train stations in Manchester:

  • Manchester Airport

  • Manchester Piccadilly

Where is the train station in Cannock?

Main arrival station: Cannock Train Station

Cannock has one train station.

Train stations in Cannock:

  • Cannock Train Station

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