The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
13 km
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 £5 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 for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 13 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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 to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 13 km
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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, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:04 Manchester Airport | 0h14 | 15:18 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:25 Manchester Airport | 0h18 | 17:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 20 February | |||||
![]() | 08:29 Manchester Airport | 0h19 | 08:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:32 Manchester Airport | 0h20 | 08:52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:29 Manchester Airport | 0h19 | 12:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train or coach
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Why should you book Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail (3)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail (3), but also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail (3) with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Why book with Omio over Trip or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 13m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 06:06 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
Transport for Wales
Northern Trains Limited
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.

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