The cheapest and fastest trains from Guide Bridge (GUI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guide Bridge (GUI) 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 Guide Bridge (GUI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Guide Bridge (GUI) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 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.






Live departures
Guide Bridge (GUI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Guide Bridge (GUI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:11 Guide Bridge (GUI) | 0h47 | 21:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 17 December | |||||
![]() | 05:39 Guide Bridge (GUI) | 0h47 | 06:26 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:07 Guide Bridge (GUI) | 0h50 | 06:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:31 Guide Bridge (GUI) | 0h44 | 09:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guide Bridge (GUI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Guide Bridge (GUI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 12:13. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 38m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 12:13 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales from Guide Bridge (GUI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Guide Bridge (GUI) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Guide Bridge (GUI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guide Bridge (GUI) 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 Guide Bridge (GUI) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:10 - 19:25 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Platform 1 level access vrom the car park, platform 2 level accewss, transfer between platforms using Guide Lane
- 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
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Guide Lane for buses to Houghton Green, Bolton or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is in the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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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