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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS)
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) 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 St Bees (SBS) will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 9 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for St Bees (SBS) 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 152 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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.
G89045 · C172319:294h16Manchester Airport (MIA)13:45St Bees (SBS)£301One-way1 change- G89053 · C1721715:294h43Manchester Airport (MIA)20:12St Bees (SBS)£301One-way1 change
- G8907212:293h48Manchester Airport (MIA)16:17St Bees (SBS)£341One-way0 changes
- G89062 · C172288:293h57Manchester Airport (MIA)12:26St Bees (SBS)£341One-way1 change
- G89543 · G89055 · C1721715:484h24Manchester Airport (MIA)20:12St Bees (SBS)£341One-way2 changes
- G8907212:293h48Manchester Airport (MIA)16:17St Bees (SBS)£341One-way0 changes
- G89067 · C1720614:293h56Manchester Airport (MIA)18:25St Bees (SBS)£901One-way1 change
- G89062 · C172288:293h57Manchester Airport (MIA)12:26St Bees (SBS)£341One-way1 change
- G89071 · C1723511:294h09Manchester Airport (MIA)15:38St Bees (SBS)£641One-way1 change
- G89045 · C172319:294h16Manchester Airport (MIA)13:45St Bees (SBS)£301One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and ferry for Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a ferry costs an average of £19.
Distance: 152 km
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4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89048 · C17234 | On time 13:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h32 | 18:02 St Bees (SBS) | 1 change | |
G89068+ W33315+G85666 · NT164800 | On time 14:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h24 | 18:54 St Bees (SBS) | 3 changes | |
| G89050 · G85480 · NT165000 | On time 15:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h09 | 20:39 St Bees (SBS) | 2 changes | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
G85558 · C03968+ W85164 | 6:03 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h41 | 10:44 St Bees (SBS) | 2 changes | |
| G89062 · C17228 | 8:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h57 | 12:26 St Bees (SBS) | 1 change | |
| G89045 · C17231 | 9:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h16 | 13:45 St Bees (SBS) | 1 change | |
| G89071 · C17235 | 11:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h09 | 15:38 St Bees (SBS) | 1 change | |
| G89589 · G89072+W85185 | 11:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h29 | 16:17 St Bees (SBS) | 2 changes | |
| G89072 | 12:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h48 | 16:17 St Bees (SBS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS)
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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £19 by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 17:29. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 4:29 |
Last train 17:29 |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and St Bees (SBS) from £19. 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 St Bees (SBS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) 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 St Bees (SBS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and St Bees (SBS)
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) trains use the Manchester Airport to St Bees station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and St Bees (SBS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to St Bees from Saint Bees city centre
St Bees train station facilities and services
St Bees has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Bees.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Bees: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Bees: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - This station is not suitable for the extremely mobility impaired, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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