The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC)
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) 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 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 14 km
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£4 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:59 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h34 | 18:33 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 23 March | |||||
![]() | 11:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h34 | 12:06 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h34 | 13:06 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h33 | 14:05 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h33 | 15:05 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 33m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 23:07 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) from £3. 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 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) 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 Eccles (Manchester) (ECC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Eccles (Manchester) (ECC)
- 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 - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:25 - 13:55 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Manchester platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then down 35 steps onto platform. Liverpool platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then along footbridge and down 35 steps onto platform.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are bus services available at Eccles Interchange, 300 yards or 5 minutes walk away. TFGM Traveline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
- Metro: Tram stop 300 yards from the station. Metrolink 0161 205 2000
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