On weekdays the first train departs Manchester Oxford Road at 05:46 arriving at Earlestown at 06:08. The last train departs Manchester Oxford Road at 00:27 arriving at Earlestown at 00:48. These timings are based on the "railway day" which begins at 04:30.
Journey Time
On trains operated by Transport for Wales (AW) the average journey time is 21 minutes. On trains operated by Northern (NT) the average journey time is 24 minutes. The overall average journey time between Manchester Oxford Road and Earlestown is 22 minutes.
Calling Points
Trains operated by Transport for Wales (AW) call at Newton-le-Willows. Trains operated by Northern (NT) call at Deansgate, Eccles, Patricroft and Newton-le-Willows.