UK Airport Train Travel Guide: Stations, routes, and tickets

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No need to worry about traffic or parking - taking a train to the airport in the UK is faster and more comfortable. Major airports across England, Scotland, and Wales are well connected to nearby cities and towns thanks to reliable rail services.

If your town or city doesn’t have direct airport train connections, you just need to travel to the nearest city or railway interchange and board a service going to the airport. Generally, airport train stations are purpose-built and located within walking distance of the terminals. Other stations provide direct access to quick airport connections (e.g., airport shuttle services and local buses).

We provide up-to-date and live train information for all airports in the UK with train connections, including Heathrow, Britain’s largest international airport, Gatwick, the UK’s second busiest airport, Manchester Airport, and Edinburgh Airport.

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Trains to airports in Greater London

Planning a trip to London or jetting off for a change of scenery? Look no further! Here’s an overview of the capital’s train connections to six major airports, including the airport train stations and direct train services, such as London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport and London Bridge to Gatwick Airport. For a better idea of airport transfer journey times by rail and locations, have a look at the map below. Find information on your trip to the airport or London and buy cheap train tickets with TrainPal.

Heathrow Airport

Closest Train Station

Heathrow Terminals 2-3

Direct Train Service

Trains to London Paddington

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Gatwick Airport

Closest Train Station

Gatwick Airport Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to London Victoria

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Trains to London Bridge

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Stansted Airport

Closest Train Station

Stansted Airport Railway Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to London Liverpool Street

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Luton Airport

Closest Train Station

Luton Airport Parkway Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to London St Pancras International

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Southend Airport

Closest Train Station

Southend Airport Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to London Liverpool Street

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London City Airport

Closest Train Station

Woolwich Arsenal Station

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Royal Albert Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to London Bridge

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Trains to London Waterloo

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Trains to London Stratford International

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Train connections to London airports

Trains to airports in the North of England

Northern England’s major airports have convenient train connections with affordable fares. Some have dedicated airport train stations providing access to the terminals on foot, such as Manchester Airport and Newcastle Airport via the Tyne and Wear Metro. To get to/from Leeds Bradford Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport, you’ll need to catch connecting bus services.

There are plenty of train routes for the first part of your trip to the airport, such as Sheffield to Leeds, Halifax to Bradford, and Liverpool Central to Liverpool South Parkway station. We’ve gathered all the airport bus details you need to know, including directions from the station, operating times, and ticket prices. Book your airport connections with ease on the TrainPal.

Manchester Airport

Closest Train Station

Manchester Airport

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Direct Train Service

Trains to Manchester Piccadilly

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Leeds Bradford Airport

Closest Train Station

Horsforth Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to Leeds Station

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Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Closest Train Station

Liverpool South Parkway Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to London Liverpool Street

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Newcastle Airport

Closest Train Station

Newcastle Airport Metro Station

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Newcastle Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to Newcastle Station

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Trains to airports in the Midlands and South of England

Catching a flight from an airport in the Midlands or Southern England? Let us help you with your train connections. Explore the latest information on direct airport train services, such as Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International or Southampton Central to Southampton Airport Parkway. You can also find guidance on routes from stations like Derby or Nottingham for airport shuttle buses to East Midlands Airport. Typical prices and Advance fares are listed so you can find the best deal. Book cheap train tickets on TrainPal.

East Midlands Airport

Closest Train Station

East Midlands Parkway Station

Direct Train Service

Birmingham Airport

Closest Train Station

Birmingham International Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to Birmingham New Street

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Bristol Airport

Closest Train Station

Bristol Temple Meads

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Direct Train Service

Trains to Bristol Temple Meads

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Exeter Airport

Closest Train Station

Exeter St Davids Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to Exeter St Davids Station

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Southampton Airport

Closest Train Station

Southampton Airport Parkway Station

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Direct Train Service

Trains to Southampton Central Station

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Trains to airports in Scotland and Wales

Opt for smart airport connections by travelling on public transport. Airport train stations in Wales and Scotland offer easy access to airport terminals, including Cardiff Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Prestwick International Airport station (serving Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is one of the only stations in Scotland directly connected to an airport. Other airport train routes, such as services from Cardiff Central to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station, provide connections to convenient bus routes to complete your trip to the airport. Find operating hours and cheap trains to/from the airport on TrainPal.