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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Irlam to Earlsfield for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Irlam
- Departure station
- Irlam station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Irlam, Manchester M44 5AB
Operators serving Irlam
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Facilities at Irlam
- Ticket Machine
- Shelter
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (30 spaces)
Explore the area around Irlam
- Chat Moss
- Irlam Locks
About your departure station
Built in 1830 for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, Irlam originally served the Duke of Bridgewater's canal network.
The station was rebuilt in 1883 as the area industrialized.
It declined post WWII but remained open for commuters.
Modernized in 2009, Irlam now serves Manchester's suburban workforce.
The station's history reflects the region's transition from canal to rail transport, and later from industry to commuter settlement.
Recent housing developments have increased usage, securing Irlam's future as an important local station in Greater Manchester's rail network.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Irlam to Earlsfield?
Open the ticket search and enter Irlam as your departure station and Earlsfield as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Irlam and Earlsfield?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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