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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL)
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL) 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 Nelson station (NEL) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Nelson station (NEL) 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 52 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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 (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 52 km
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£22 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 08:27 Nelson station (NEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 09:27 Nelson station (NEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 10:27 Nelson station (NEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL)
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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 10:10. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 10:10 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Nelson station (NEL) from £11. 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 (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Nelson station (NEL) 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 Nelson station (NEL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Nelson station (NEL)
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Information Desk
- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Level access available. Lift to platform.
- 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.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are available in the adjacent Bus Interchange.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Adjacent to car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stand 10 in the interchange. (adjacent to the station)
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