Manchester Victoria to Clifton (Manchester) Walk
River walk
A walk of about 7.5 miles along the River Irwell from Manchester Victoria station to Clifton (Manchester) station. Take the train to Manchester Victoria, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Clifton (Manchester).
- Distance
- 7.5 mi
- Time
- 2.5 hours
- Train back
- 20min
The walk
From Manchester Victoria station, walk to the River Irwell and follow the riverside path for 7.0 miles to Clifton (Manchester). Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.5 miles away (about 0.6 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Clifton (Manchester) back to Manchester Victoria take from 20min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Manchester Victoria from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 22min
- LiverpoolFrom 40min
- PrestonFrom 56min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 3min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 16min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 23min
- YorkFrom 1hr 28min
- BirminghamFrom 1hr 57min
Good to know
How long is the Manchester Victoria to Clifton (Manchester) walk?
About 7.5 miles from station to station: 7.0 miles along the River Irwell and 0.5 miles away (about 0.6 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Manchester Victoria to Clifton (Manchester)?
About 2.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Clifton (Manchester) to Manchester Victoria?
By train: the quickest journey from Clifton (Manchester) back to Manchester Victoria takes 20min.
How do you get to Manchester Victoria by train?
Manchester Victoria is 22min from Manchester, 40min from Liverpool, 56min from Preston and 2hr 35min from London by train.