The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY)
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Layton (LAY) 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 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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 coach and train for Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 72 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY) trains for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:45 Manchester Airport | 1h35 | 13:20 Layton (LAY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY)
Trains from Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:48, the last at 11:45. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 09:48 |
Last train 11:45 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Layton (LAY) from £7. 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 to Layton (LAY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Layton (LAY) 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 Layton (LAY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Layton (LAY)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- 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: Buses pick up and drop off on Benson Road near junction of Delaware Road.
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