The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Manchester Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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.
8:324h28London Paddington (PAD)13:00Manchester Airport£921One-way0 changes
8:324h28London Paddington (PAD)13:00Manchester Airport£921One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 250 km
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£94 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h28 | 13:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport by coach, train or flight
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Raileurope or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:05, the last at 09:05. The fastest train covers the 250 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 250 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 8:05 |
Last train 9:05 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Airport from £21. 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 Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Airport
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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