Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£5

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£6

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

29 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

32 m

Trains on 05 Sept

6

Distance

14 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 6 trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA), including 4 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 45 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressN58674
    7:400h29
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    8:09Manchester Airport (MIA)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressG15826
    6:400h29
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    7:09Manchester Airport (MIA)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressN58672
    9:400h29
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    10:09Manchester Airport (MIA)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressN58673
    8:400h29
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    9:09Manchester Airport (MIA)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG85301 · G89831
    9:150h45
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)
    £61One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £5.

Distance: 14 km

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Driving

£4

Average Price

Cheapest

£5

Average Price

£3

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

53m

Average total duration

Fastest

23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

58m

Average total duration

28m

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30m

Additional time*

31m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is a train with an average price of £4.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA):

A train is £0.25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average £5.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is by train with an average journey time of 23m.

Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:

Coach takes on average 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Manchester Airport (MIA) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 8m sooner (23m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around £4 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailL89446 · G89856
On time
23:20 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
0:02 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
Saturday 5 September
Transpennine ExpressG158266:40 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h29
7:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressN586747:40 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h29
8:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24067 · G898268:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h45
9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
Transpennine ExpressN586738:40 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h29
9:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG85301 · G898319:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h45
10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
Transpennine ExpressN586729:40 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h29
10:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains with Omio?

Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and more offer trains services from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transpennine Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trip?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:28, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 13m.

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 £2
Distance
14 km
Average train duration
23m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
13m
First train
2:28
Last train
23:45
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
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 £2

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £2. 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 Transpennine Express Duration
16m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£2
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

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 Northern Rail Duration
13m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£2
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

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
18m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£5
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
21m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£19
TransPennine Express frequency
14 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
28m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£9
Northern Trains Limited frequency
18 a day

FAQs: Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) covers a distance of 14 km and takes approximately 13m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is 14 km.
The first train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 2:28.
The last train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) departs at 23:45.
Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Manchester Airport (MIA). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
To get from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is by coach, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Victoria to Manchester Airport is primarily urban, passing through the city landscape with views of Manchester's architecture and suburbs, but it is not typically considered scenic.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Victoria to Manchester Airport is feasible with a travel duration of 13m and frequent trains operating 7 times per day over a distance of 14 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

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