The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to York station (YRK)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to York station (YRK) 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 York station (YRK) will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester Airport for York station (YRK) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 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.
9:042h12Manchester Airport11:16York station (YRK)£151One-way0 changes
7:042h03Manchester Airport9:07York station (YRK)£171One-way0 changes
10:483h00Manchester Airport13:48York station (YRK)£211One-way0 changes
8:483h00Manchester Airport11:48York station (YRK)£231One-way0 changes
12:483h01Manchester Airport15:49York station (YRK)£311One-way0 changes
7:042h03Manchester Airport9:07York station (YRK)£171One-way0 changes
9:042h12Manchester Airport11:16York station (YRK)£151One-way0 changes
11:302h45Manchester Airport14:15York station (YRK)£531One-way0 changes
10:483h00Manchester Airport13:48York station (YRK)£211One-way0 changes
8:483h00Manchester Airport11:48York station (YRK)£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to York station (YRK)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to York station (YRK) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 102 km
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2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to York station (YRK) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to York station (YRK) trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85189+ C04360+ C31960+ G80181 | On time 13:13 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h38 | 15:51 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
G89578+ W84699+ G80246 | On time 14:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h18 | 17:03 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
W85195+ C04366+ C31962+ G80184 | On time 15:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h49 | 17:59 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
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![]() | 7:04 Manchester Airport | 2h03 | 9:07 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:48 Manchester Airport | 3h00 | 11:48 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:04 Manchester Airport | 2h12 | 11:16 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:48 Manchester Airport | 3h00 | 13:48 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:30 Manchester Airport | 2h45 | 14:15 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to York station (YRK)
Trains from Manchester Airport to York station (YRK) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:07, the last at 15:48. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 3:07 |
Last train 15:48 |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport to York station (YRK) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and York station (YRK) from £7. 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 to York station (YRK) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to York station (YRK) 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 York station (YRK), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and York station (YRK)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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