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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to York
Showing times and prices for 27 Nov
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
103 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to York 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 will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Fast trains
Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester Airport for York every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
C27294 · C2619909:042h31
Manchester Airport (MIA)11:35York station (YRK)
£261One-way
1 change
C26820 · C2622308:041h56
Manchester Airport (MIA)10:00York station (YRK)
£271One-way
1 change
C26805 · C2614014:042h32
Manchester Airport (MIA)16:36York station (YRK)
£271One-way
1 change
C26802 · C26135 · C2689415:042h02
Manchester Airport (MIA)17:06York station (YRK)
£271One-way
2 changes
C2685308:441h52
Manchester Airport (MIA)10:36York station (YRK)
£301One-way
0 changes
C2685308:441h52
Manchester Airport (MIA)10:36York station (YRK)
£301One-way
0 changes
C2724814:441h53
Manchester Airport (MIA)16:37York station (YRK)
£321One-way
0 changes
C2724215:441h53
Manchester Airport (MIA)17:37York station (YRK)
£321One-way
0 changes
C26820 · C2622308:041h56
Manchester Airport (MIA)10:00York station (YRK)
£271One-way
1 change
C26802 · C26135 · C2689415:042h02
Manchester Airport (MIA)17:06York station (YRK)
£271One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 103 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£31 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to York train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to York trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 21:13
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26820 · C26223 | On time 08:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h56 | 10:00 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| C26853 | On time 08:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 10:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
 Y02162+C26912 | On time 08:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h16 | 11:04 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| C27294 · C26199 | On time 09:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h31 | 11:35 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| C27294 · C26399 | On time 09:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 11:14 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| Y05743+C26199 | On time 09:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h06 | 11:35 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| C26805 · C26384 | On time 14:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 16:14 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| C26805 · C26140 | On time 14:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h32 | 16:36 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| Y02354+C26140 | On time 14:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 16:36 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| C27248 | On time 14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 16:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C26802 · C26135 · C26894 | On time 15:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h02 | 17:06 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
| C27242 | On time 15:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 17:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to York
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Airport to York run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 1h 52m.
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 £6
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 06:04 |
Last train 21:44 |
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 £6
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport to York trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and York from £6. 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 Duration
1h 52m
Cheapest Price
£16
TransPennine Express frequency
9 a day
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
Northern Rail (3)
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 Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
£28
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
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
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 1m
Cheapest Price
£29
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
£30
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 52m
Cheapest Price
£38
first_transpennine_express frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Manchester Airport to York train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to York 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore York's historic attractions, museums, and vibrant culture, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.
In York, you can explore the York Castle Museum to learn about its social history, walk along the York City Walls for scenic views, and visit the York Art Gallery for a diverse collection of art. Enjoy a boat tour on the River Ouse or a ghost tour through the city's haunted streets. Notable sights include York Minster, The Shambles, Clifford's Tower, Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum, each offering unique insights into York's rich heritage and history.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to York offers some scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque countryside of the Pennines and the rolling landscapes of Yorkshire.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Manchester Airport to York as the journey takes 1h 52m and covers a distance of 103 km. Trains run 9 times per day.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport to York in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Manchester Airport to York is 103 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport and York. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to York covers a distance of 103 km and takes approximately 1h 52m. Trains run 9 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport to York can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £31.
The first train from Manchester Airport to York leaves at 6:04.
The last train from Manchester Airport to York departs at 21:44.
To get from Manchester Airport to York, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Manchester Airport to York run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport to York.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport to York is by coach, costing approximately £6.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport to York.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to York.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and York
Manchester
York
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for York
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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