Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Oct

Cheapest price on 04 Oct

£3

Average ticket price on 04 Oct

£4

Fastest journey on 04 Oct

13 m

Average journey duration on 04 Oct

13 m

Trains on 04 Oct

60

Distance

13 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

On Sun 04 Oct, we found 60 trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 60 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .

The slowest trains will take 14 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.

  • Transport for WalesW43816
    19:410h14
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    19:55Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Transport for WalesW43657
    20:410h15
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    20:56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Transport for WalesW43862
    21:410h15
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    21:56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Transport for WalesW44866
    23:070h14
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    23:21Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86129
    19:590h21
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    20:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £31One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 29 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.

There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
13 km
Average train duration
17m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
29
Direct trains
29
Fastest train
13m
First train
5:03
Last train
19:07
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89577
On time
10:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h14
10:31 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38406
On time
10:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h19
10:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89047
On time
10:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h19
10:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86176
On time
10:32 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h20
10:52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressN63298
On time
10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h13
10:57 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89581
On time
10:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h13
11:01 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW85181
On time
11:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h15
11:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG90081
On time
11:07 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h21
11:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89585
On time
11:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h14
11:31 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38410
On time
11:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h18
11:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89065
On time
11:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h19
11:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86181
On time
11:32 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h20
11:52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressN63297
On time
11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h13
11:57 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89061
On time
21:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h16
22:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG90084
On time
22:05 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h21
22:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89595
On time
22:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h16
22:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesW43644
On time
22:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h18
22:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressN63285
On time
22:37 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h13
22:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89600
On time
22:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h13
23:01 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Sunday 4 October
Northern RailC324188:02 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h21
8:23 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailC318998:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h16
9:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailC317219:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h16
9:52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailC324209:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h20
10:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8517810:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h14
10:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect

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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
13m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£2
Northern Rail frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
13m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£4
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
14m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£2
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 13 km and takes approximately 13m. Trains run 29 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 13 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 5:03.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 19:07.
Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 29 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). The service operates 29 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Booking trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas with views of residential and commercial buildings.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

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