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Plan your journey with this guide and book cheap tickets for a Manchester Airport train.
Popular Manchester Airport Train Routes
- Trains from Manchester Airport
- Trains to Manchester Airport
- Trains to Manchester Piccadilly
| Train Routes | Duration | Operator | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly | 15m | Northern | Buy from €1.16 |
| Manchester Airport to Manchester | 15m | Northern | Buy from €1.16 |
| Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road | 19m | Northern | Buy from €1.39 |
| Manchester Airport to Leeds | 2h 3m | Northern | Buy from €2.72 |
Manchester Airport train station and terminals
Located at the heart of the airport site, Manchester Airport train station is a railway hub with access to all three terminals, as well as a tram, bus, and coach station. The station is fully accessible, and there’s no need for a shuttle bus. All platforms are connected by escalators, lifts, ramps, and an elevated covered walkway to terminal buildings known as the Skylink.
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Manchester to Manchester Airport trains
Direct trains to Manchester Airport run frequently from Manchester Piccadilly between 04:59 and 23:46, taking about 17 minutes. These Manchester Airport train services are provided by TransPennine Express, Northern, and Transport for Wales (TfW). Around six trains operate each hour, and prices start at just £3.00.
Salford to Manchester Airport trains
You can also catch a Manchester Airport train from stations in towns across Greater Manchester, including Salford Crescent. The journey to Manchester Airport takes around half an hour, and trains run twice an hour from 06:05 to 23:34. Fares cost as little as £3.00.
Advance, Peak, and Off-Peak fares are available for most train services and ticket types. Choose from Single, Return, Open Return, or discounted group tickets for over ten people travelling together or 3–9 adults with GroupSave. Pre-book and apply Railcard discounts to buy cheap train tickets.
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