The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Arnside
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 17 m
Trains on 23 Sept
10
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Arnside is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Arnside will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 10 trains from Manchester to Arnside, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.
5:521h19Manchester7:11Arnside£131One-way0 changes
7:531h17Manchester9:10Arnside£131One-way0 changes
9:531h16Manchester11:09Arnside£131One-way0 changes
10:531h27Manchester12:20Arnside£131One-way0 changes
12:531h29Manchester14:22Arnside£131One-way0 changes
12:241h14Manchester13:38Arnside£381One-way1 change
9:531h16Manchester11:09Arnside£131One-way0 changes
7:251h17Manchester8:42Arnside£381One-way1 change
7:531h17Manchester9:10Arnside£131One-way0 changes
5:521h19Manchester7:11Arnside£131One-way0 changes
Live departures
Manchester to Arnside train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Arnside trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:53 Manchester | 1h16 | 20:09 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:53 Manchester | 1h16 | 21:09 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:25 Manchester | 2h04 | 22:29 Arnside | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:24 Manchester | 1h23 | 23:47 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 5:52 Manchester | 1h19 | 7:11 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:26 Manchester | 1h28 | 7:54 Arnside | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:25 Manchester | 1h17 | 8:42 Arnside | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:53 Manchester | 1h17 | 9:10 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:53 Manchester | 1h41 | 10:34 Arnside | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:53 Manchester | 1h16 | 11:09 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:53 Manchester | 1h27 | 12:20 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:24 Manchester | 1h14 | 13:38 Arnside | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:53 Manchester | 1h29 | 14:22 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:53 Manchester | 1h29 | 15:22 Arnside | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Arnside
Take a train from Manchester to Arnside and enjoy the approximately 89 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:26.
Distance 89 km |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 22:26 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Arnside trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Arnside. 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 to Arnside train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Arnside 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 Arnside, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Arnside
Most Manchester to Arnside trains use the Manchester Airport to Arnside station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Arnside train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Arnside leave from?
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.
Which Arnside station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Arnside from Arnside city centre
Arnside train station facilities and services
Arnside has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Arnside.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Arnside: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Arnside: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Arnside: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Level access to the Carnforth platform from the car park. Stepped footbridge to the Barrow platform, 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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