The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 244 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 8 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, coach and flight for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 244 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£137 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:43 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h08 | 09:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h56 | 10:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h53 | 11:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h53 | 12:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h36 | 11:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 02:59 |
Last train 15:25 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
- 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 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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