London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast

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Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Cross CountryC65897
08:274h52
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
1 change
Cheapest
Avanti West CoastG26547
09:153h29
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
Avanti West CoastG26523
08:453h34
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
Avanti West CoastG26499
08:153h29
Stansted Airport (SSD)
11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
Transpennine ExpressC65899
09:274h38
Stansted Airport (SSD)
14:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Avanti West Coast
G26499
Greater AngliaG26499
08:15 Stansted Airport (SSD)3h29 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Cross Country
C65897
Cross CountryC65897
08:27 Stansted Airport (SSD)4h52 13:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West Coast
G26511
Greater AngliaG26511
08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD)3h35 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Avanti West Coast
G26523
Greater AngliaG26523
08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)3h34 12:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Avanti West Coast
G26547
Greater AngliaG26547
09:15 Stansted Airport (SSD)3h29 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Transpennine Express
C65899
Cross CountryC65899
09:27 Stansted Airport (SSD)4h38 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes

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Train times from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 29 m

Average

3 h 56 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

244 km

To travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
Avanti West CoastG26547
09:153h29
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Fastest
Avanti West CoastG26499
08:153h29
Stansted Airport (SSD)
11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastG26523
08:453h34
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastG26511
08:303h35
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC65899
09:274h38
Stansted Airport (SSD)
14:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1111One-way
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester

Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £24 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance
244 km
Average train duration
3h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
£34
Trains per day
16
Train providers
5
Fastest train
3h 29m
First train
07:30
Last train
20:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Coast trains London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester

Find the best trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Coast from £49. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 29 min
  • Cheapest Price: £49

FAQs: London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester is £73; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train time is 3 h 29 min   covering the 151 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester leaves at 07: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester leaves at 21: 00.
There are 8 trains a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER or Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER or Abellio Greater Anglia. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 00.
A trip to Manchester from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 29 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester by train is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester

London
Manchester
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Costa
  • Annyeong
  • Franco Manca
  • Katsouris Deli
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Copperhead Hotel
  • The Light Boutique ApartHotel
  • The Works ApartHotel
  • Travelodge
Public transport options for Manchester Victoria
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.​​​​​​​
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

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