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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Manchester Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 10 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, coach and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 244 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£119 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 London Heathrow Airport | 3h52 | 08:52 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:25 London Heathrow Airport | 3h27 | 10:52 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:32 London Heathrow Airport | 3h20 | 10:52 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:47 London Heathrow Airport | 3h49 | 11:36 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:25 London Heathrow Airport | 3h27 | 12:52 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 15:47. The fastest train covers the 244 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 07:17 |
Last train 15:47 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airport from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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