Manchester to Arnside train

Wed 23 Sept
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TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
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Great Western Railway
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2,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Arnside

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Sept

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

  • Northern Trains Limited
    5:521h19
    Manchester
    7:11Arnside
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern Trains Limited
    7:531h17
    Manchester
    9:10Arnside
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern Trains Limited
    9:531h16
    Manchester
    11:09Arnside
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern Trains Limited
    10:531h27
    Manchester
    12:20Arnside
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern Trains Limited
    12:531h29
    Manchester
    14:22Arnside
    £131One-way
    0 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.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern Trains Limited18:53 Manchester
1h16
20:09 Arnside0 changesdirect
Northern Trains Limited19:53 Manchester
1h16
21:09 Arnside0 changesdirect
TransPennine Express20:25 Manchester
2h04
22:29 Arnside1 change
Northern Trains Limited22:24 Manchester
1h23
23:47 Arnside0 changesdirect
Wednesday 23 September
Northern Trains Limited5:52 Manchester
1h19
7:11 Arnside0 changesdirect
TransPennine Express6:26 Manchester
1h28
7:54 Arnside1 change
TransPennine Express7:25 Manchester
1h17
8:42 Arnside1 change
Northern Trains Limited7:53 Manchester
1h17
9:10 Arnside0 changesdirect
Northern Trains Limited8:53 Manchester
1h41
10:34 Arnside1 change
Northern Trains Limited9:53 Manchester
1h16
11:09 Arnside0 changesdirect
Northern Trains Limited10:53 Manchester
1h27
12:20 Arnside0 changesdirect
TransPennine Express12:24 Manchester
1h14
13:38 Arnside1 change
Northern Trains Limited12:53 Manchester
1h29
14:22 Arnside0 changesdirect
Northern Trains Limited13:53 Manchester
1h29
15:22 Arnside0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Arnside

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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.

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
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
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

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.

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£38
TransPennine Express frequency
5 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£13
Northern Trains Limited frequency
11 a day

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.

FAQs
The train distance from Manchester to Arnside is 89 km.
The first train from Manchester to Arnside leaves at 5:34.
The last train from Manchester to Arnside departs at 22:26.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Arnside.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Arnside. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Northern Trains Limited.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Arnside.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Arnside is Manchester Airport (MIA), and it arrives at Arnside station (ARN).
Booking trains from Manchester to Arnside 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 to Arnside is considered scenic, offering views of the rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and the scenic coastline of Morecambe Bay as you approach Arnside.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Arnside.

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.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Arnside

Which Manchester station do trains to Arnside leave from?

Trains from Manchester to Arnside leave from Manchester Airport. The station is 13 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min

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.

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