Stansted Airport to Manchester by train

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Overview: trains from Stansted Airport to Manchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stansted Airport to Manchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:30 View journey

Last train 21:30 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 3hr 20m View journey

Distance (km) 244

Trains / day 103 View all

Cheapest journey £54.43 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 44m

Train operators 9

Stansted Airport to Manchester train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Stansted Airport to Manchester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Stansted Airport to Manchester take around 3 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 244 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Stansted Airport is scheduled to depart at around 00:30. The last departure is usually at around 21:30. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 103 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £54.43.

We think any time is a great time to visit Manchester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Manchester.

Is there a direct train from Stansted Airport to Manchester?

The journey between Stansted Airport and Manchester usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Stansted Airport to Manchester 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 at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Stansted Airport to Manchester?

The Stansted Airport to Manchester train travel takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Stansted Airport to Manchester train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Manchester leaving Stansted Airport at around 00:30 and the last train leaving at around 21:30. This is the same at the weekend.

Manchester to Stansted Airport by train