Manchester to Dyce train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Dyce

Showing times and prices for 16 Jul

Cheapest price

£144

Average price

£153

Fastest journey

5 h 47 m

Average duration

6 h 24 m

Trains per day

8

Distance

414 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Dyce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Dyce will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester to Dyce you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • TransPennine Express
    18:2413h02
    Manchester
    7:26Dyce
    £1441One-way
    2 changes
  • TransPennine Express
    8:246h48
    Manchester
    15:12Dyce
    £1471One-way
    2 changes
  • TransPennine Express
    10:245h47
    Manchester
    16:11Dyce
    £1471One-way
    2 changes
  • TransPennine Express
    12:245h59
    Manchester
    18:23Dyce
    £1471One-way
    2 changes
  • TransPennine Express
    14:246h02
    Manchester
    20:26Dyce
    £1471One-way
    2 changes

Live departures

Manchester to Dyce train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Dyce trains for tomorrow, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
TransPennine Express6:26 Manchester
7h22
13:48 Dyce2 changes
TransPennine Express8:24 Manchester
6h48
15:12 Dyce2 changes
TransPennine Express10:24 Manchester
5h47
16:11 Dyce2 changes
TransPennine Express12:24 Manchester
5h59
18:23 Dyce2 changes
TransPennine Express14:24 Manchester
6h02
20:26 Dyce2 changes
TransPennine Express16:25 Manchester
13h56
6:21 Dyce2 changes
TransPennine Express18:24 Manchester
13h02
7:26 Dyce2 changes
TransPennine Express20:25 Manchester
11h35
8:00 Dyce2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Dyce

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Trains from Manchester to Dyce run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £144 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 06:56, the last at 17:58. The fastest train covers the 414 km distance in 5h 44m.

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
414 km
Average train duration
8h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£144
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
5h 44m
First train
6:56
Last train
17:58
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
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 from Manchester to Dyce trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Dyce from £144. 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 Duration
5h 44m
Cheapest Price
£144
TransPennine Express frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Dyce train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Dyce 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 Dyce, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Dyce can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £144, while the average price tends to be around £153.
The train journey from Manchester to Dyce covers a distance of 414 km and takes approximately 5h 44m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Dyce is 414 km.
The first train from Manchester to Dyce leaves at 6:56.
The last train from Manchester to Dyce departs at 17:58.
Trains from Manchester to Dyce run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Dyce.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Dyce.
To travel from Manchester to Dyce, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Dyce.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Dyce is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dyce is by train, costing approximately £144.
Booking trains from Manchester to Dyce 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 Dyce offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with scenic views of the English countryside, rolling hills, and picturesque Scottish landscapes as you approach Dyce.
A day trip from Manchester to Dyce is not feasible, as the journey duration is 5h 44m. The distance is 414 km, and trains operate 3 times per day.
For most visitors, a stay of one to two days in Dyce is sufficient to explore the area and its surroundings.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Dyce.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Dyce

Most Manchester to Dyce trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Dyce 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 Dyce

Which Manchester station do trains to Dyce leave from?

Trains from Manchester to Dyce leave from Manchester Piccadilly. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min

Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services

Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.

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 · £4 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.89 · 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.

Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £0.89 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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