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Manchester Airport to Manchester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester Airport to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AED 7.95, with average prices for this route around AED 10.85.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Thu, Aug 28
From AED 16.39
Fri, Aug 29
From AED 14.41
Sat, Aug 30
From AED 12.42
Sun, Aug 31
From AED 13.91
Mon, Sep 1
From AED 12.42
Tue, Sep 2
From AED 10.43
Wed, Sep 3
From AED 7.95

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
18:44 Manchester Airport	18:57 Manchester Piccadilly	13m, Direct	Find Tickets
18:48 Manchester Airport	19:01 Manchester Piccadilly	13m, Direct	Find Tickets
19:04 Manchester Airport	19:19 Manchester Piccadilly	15m, Direct	Find Tickets
19:07 Manchester Airport	19:28 Manchester Piccadilly	21m, Direct	Find Tickets
19:17 Manchester Airport	19:31 Manchester Piccadilly	14m, Direct	Find Tickets
19:25 Manchester Airport	19:44 Paris	19m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester Airport to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

00:38

Last train

23:46

Departure station

Manchester Airport

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

13m

Distance

13 km

Price

AED 7.95*

Train operators

Northern, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester Airport to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester Airport to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Airport to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester Airport to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Airport to Manchester train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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