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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS)
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
4 h 11 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for St Bees (SBS) every day 2 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 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 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.
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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a ferry costs an average of £28.
Distance: 152 km
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 9m 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 tomorrow, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h16 | 13:45 St Bees (SBS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h11 | 15:40 St Bees (SBS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 7 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 16:29. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 16:29 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Bees (SBS) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and St Bees (SBS) from £8. 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and St Bees (SBS)
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- 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.
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Lost and Found Office- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops outside station entrance. (Station side for Whitehaven, other side for Barrow)
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