The Twemlow Viaduct along the Crewe to Manchester railway line. North West UK

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Crewe to Manchester

Crewe – Manchester via Stockport

Departing the vibrant city centre of Manchester, you’ll travel along Stockport Viaduct – the largest brick structure in Britain, across the plains of Cheshire and pass small traditional villages before you reach the end of the line at the historic railway town of Crewe. Along your journey look out for one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world at Jodrell Bank.

About this line

Route

Crewe – Manchester

Journey time

57 mins

Cost

£9.40 Off-Peak Day Return

Distance

35 miles | 56 km

Stations on this line:

  • Crewe
  • Manchester Airport
  • Styal
  • Sandbach
  • Goostrey
  • Chelford (Cheshire)
  • Alderley Edge
  • Handforth
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