The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Wed, Apr 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 22 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
On Wed, Apr 22 the slowest trains will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:25 AM0h18Manchester Airport8:43 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way0 transfers
8:32 AM0h20Manchester Airport8:52 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
11:32 AM0h20Manchester Airport11:52 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
8:29 AM0h19Manchester Airport8:48 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
12:32 PM0h20Manchester Airport12:52 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€61One-way0 transfers
8:44 PM0h13Manchester Airport8:57 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€61One-way0 transfers
3:48 PM0h13Manchester Airport4:01 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€61One-way0 transfers
8:25 AM0h18Manchester Airport8:43 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way0 transfers
8:29 AM0h19Manchester Airport8:48 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
8:32 AM0h20Manchester Airport8:52 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €1, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 13 km
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Tuesday, April 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C74077 | On time 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h15 | 8:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25094 | On time 8:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h21 | 8:28 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L08638 | On time 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h14 | 8:31 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64237 | On time 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h18 | 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L08393 | On time 8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h19 | 8:48 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25279 | On time 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h20 | 8:52 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €1 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 13m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €1 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 6:06 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from €1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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