The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
6 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
6 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY) 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 East Didsbury (EDY) will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for East Didsbury (EDY) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 6 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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 and coach for Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 6 km
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38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY) trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h09 | 15:41 East Didsbury (EDY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
![]() | 06:07 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h09 | 06:16 East Didsbury (EDY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:25 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h06 | 07:31 East Didsbury (EDY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:07 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h09 | 10:16 East Didsbury (EDY) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 6 km distance in 6m.
Distance 6 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales from Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY) trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and East Didsbury (EDY) from £1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to East Didsbury (EDY) 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 East Didsbury (EDY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and East Didsbury (EDY)
- 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.
- 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.
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Wilmslow Road.
- The Didsbury
- The Gateway
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Travelodge Manchester Didsbury
- Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury
- Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel
- Located near the ticket office
- Free
- Hall 1: entrance and ticket office
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Tram: Metrolink East Didsbury Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 42, 142, 50
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Wilmslow Road.
- The Didsbury
- The Gateway
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Travelodge Manchester Didsbury
- Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury
- Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel
- Located near the ticket office
- Free
- Hall 1: entrance and ticket office
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Tram: Metrolink East Didsbury Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 42, 142, 50
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