Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£4

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£6

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

24 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

34 m

Trains on 18 Sept

8

Distance

14 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 8 trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV), including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .

The slowest trains will take 44 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressC24590
    9:440h24
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:08Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressC24631
    16:440h28
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    17:12Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressG15896
    8:440h28
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    9:12Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89573 · L89253
    9:480h45
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:33Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £61One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89560 · P24122
    8:170h44
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    9:01Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £71One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 14 km

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Train
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Driving

£6

Average Price

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£3

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

57m

Average total duration

27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

55m

Average total duration

Fastest

25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is a train with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV):

A train is £0.40 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) costing on average £6.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is by coach with an average journey time of 24m.

Other travel options to Manchester Victoria (MCV) take longer:

Train takes on average 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria (MCV) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 3m sooner (27m by train vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressC24597
On time
10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h24
11:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89585 · P24134
On time
11:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
12:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressG16000
On time
11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h24
12:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89593 · P24138
On time
12:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
13:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24608
On time
12:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h24
13:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89597 · L89262
On time
12:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h45
13:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Northern RailG89602 · P24143
On time
13:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
14:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressG16023
On time
13:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h24
14:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89607 · L89265
On time
13:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h45
14:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Northern RailG89614 · P24145
On time
14:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
15:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24619
On time
14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h24
15:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89617 · L89269
On time
14:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h45
15:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Northern RailG89541 · P24111
On time
15:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
16:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressG16020
On time
15:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h28
16:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89543 · L89272
On time
15:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h45
16:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Northern RailG89546 · P24116
On time
16:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
17:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24631
On time
16:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h28
17:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89550 · L89276
On time
16:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h45
17:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Northern RailG89554 · P24120
On time
17:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
18:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24637
On time
17:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h28
18:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89558 · L89279
On time
17:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h45
18:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Northern RailG89579 · P24132
On time
20:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h43
21:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15949
On time
20:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h25
21:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
Friday 18 September
Northern RailG89560 · P241228:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
9:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressG158968:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h28
9:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89564 · L892508:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h45
9:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 change
Northern RailG89569 · P241269:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h44
10:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC245909:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h24
10:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89573 · L892539:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h45
10:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 14:44. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 14m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
14 km
Average train duration
27m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
14m
First train
5:44
Last train
14:44
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria (MCV) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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
24m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£4
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
Learn more about Transpennine Express

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
21m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£3
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

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
18m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£3
Transport for Wales frequency
1 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

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
24m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£19
TransPennine Express frequency
13 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
32m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£9
Northern Trains Limited frequency
37 a day

FAQs: Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) covers a distance of 14 km and takes approximately 14m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is 14 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) leaves at 5:44.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) departs at 14:44.
Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria (MCV). The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express.
To get from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria is predominantly urban, passing through industrial and residential areas, so it's not particularly scenic.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria is feasible. The train journey takes 14m, covers 14 km, and there are 7 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

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