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London to Manchester Airport by train
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First train06:16
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Last train23:00
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey2hr 6m
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Distance252 kilometres
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Trains per day38
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Avg. journey time2hr 35m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Manchester Airport by train
Fast trains from London to Manchester Airport take around 2 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 252 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Manchester Airport.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Manchester Airport?
Journeys between London and Manchester Airport usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 38 departures on the route from London to Manchester Airport every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 41 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Manchester Airport?
The London to Manchester Airport train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 6 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Manchester Airport train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Manchester Airport is usually scheduled to depart London around 06:16 and the last train is around 23:00. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 06:36, and the last at 21:51.

What's the London to Manchester Airport train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Manchester Airport are $61.63.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $61 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $76. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Manchester Airport train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Manchester Airport by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Manchester Airport?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Manchester Airport, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Arriva Trains Wales
- Avanti West Coast
- First TransPennine Express
- Northern
- Northern Rail
- TransPennine Express
- Transport For Wales
- UK Rail Connections
- Virgin Trains
- West Midlands Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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