The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Cark & Cartmel (CAK) 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 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h04 | 08:33 Cark & Cartmel (CAK) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 06:29. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 04:29 |
Last train 06:29 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK) trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Cark & Cartmel (CAK) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cark & Cartmel (CAK) 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 Cark & Cartmel (CAK), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Cark & Cartmel (CAK)
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Barrow platform: Level access from car park onto platform. Lancaster platform: level access up short ramp.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the Station Car Park.
