The cheapest and fastest trains from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 2 trains that leave Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 14 km
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:17 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0h36 | 19:53 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 23 March | |||||
![]() | 07:48 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0h37 | 08:25 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:48 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0h37 | 14:25 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail (3)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail (3), but also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:47, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 36m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 06:47 |
Last train 20:48 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:25 - 13:55 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Manchester platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then down 35 steps onto platform. Liverpool platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then along footbridge and down 35 steps onto platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are bus services available at Eccles Interchange, 300 yards or 5 minutes walk away. TFGM Traveline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
- Metro: Tram stop 300 yards from the station. Metrolink 0161 205 2000
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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