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

Thu, 20 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Avanti West CoastG26569
09:453h34
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£801One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
Avanti West CoastG26557
09:303h35
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£801One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastG26545
09:153h29
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£871One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastG26509
08:303h35
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1011One-way
2 changes
CrossCountryC65896
08:264h53
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1141One-way
1 change

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
CrossCountry
C65896
CrossCountryC65896
08:26 Stansted Airport (SSD)4h53 13:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West Coast
G26509
Abellio Greater AngliaG26509
08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD)3h35 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Avanti West Coast
G26545
Abellio Greater AngliaG26545
09:15 Stansted Airport (SSD)3h29 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
CrossCountry
C65898
CrossCountryC65898
09:21 Stansted Airport (SSD)4h58 14:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West Coast
G26557
Abellio Greater AngliaG26557
09:30 Stansted Airport (SSD)3h35 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Avanti West Coast
G26569
Abellio Greater AngliaG26569
09:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)3h34 13:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes

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Train times from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Fastest Journey

3 h 29 m

Average

4 h 1 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

244 km

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

Fastest
Avanti West CoastG26545
09:153h29
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£871One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastG26569
09:453h34
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£801One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastG26509
08:303h35
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1011One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastG26557
09:303h35
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£801One-way
2 changes
CrossCountryC65896
08:264h53
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1141One-way
1 change

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Journey information

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

Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 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
243 km
Average train duration
3h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£55
Trains per day
10
Train providers
5
Fastest train
3h 29m
First train
07:15
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 Midlands Trains trains London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

For as little as £41 you can travel by train to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Stansted Airport (STN) with Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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.

Train information from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 29 min
  • Cheapest Price: £41

FAQs: London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as £37 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is £78; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 3 h 29 min   to travel the 151 mile long journey, with around there are 9 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 06: 58. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 19: 15.
There are 9 trains a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or LNER. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
For the best London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or LNER. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Stansted Airport (STN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 15.
A trip to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 for a train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a coach or train.

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

London
Manchester
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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