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Farnworth train station is in the Greater Manchester area. Open since 1838, this station has been known by several names, with the current name having been given in 1974. Farnworth train station has a manned ticket office from Monday through to Saturday. There are entry points to both platforms via Cemetery Road the platforms are accessible via ramps, however, they are reported to have a steep gradient leading down to the platform. Both platforms have shelters available for passengers awaiting their train service.

From Farnworth station, there are daily services to Manchester Victoria, Bolton and Wigan Wallgate. Two trains arrive per hour at the station en route to Manchester Victoria, the fastest journey time for this route is approximately 21 minutes. From Platform 2 you can head to Wigan Wallgate. There is an hourly service available from Farnworth and the journey time for this route is approximately 24 minutes. There's no Sunday service available from this station.

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Departures and arrivals from Farnworth

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Farnworth station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Wigan North WesternNorthern21:28Late
to StalybridgeNorthern21:35Late
to StalybridgeNorthern22:31On time
to Wigan WallgateNorthern22:44On time
to Manchester VictoriaNorthern23:31On time
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from StalybridgeNorthern21:27Late
from Wigan WallgateNorthern21:35Late
from Wigan WallgateNorthern22:31On time
from Manchester Oxford RoadNorthern22:44On time
from SouthportNorthern23:31On time
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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