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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to London Stansted Airport will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for London Stansted Airport every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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.
5:304h13Manchester9:43London Stansted Airport£391One-way0 changes
7:434h37Manchester12:20London Stansted Airport£441One-way0 changes- 8:434h37Manchester13:20London Stansted Airport£661One-way0 changes
8:304h10Manchester12:40London Stansted Airport£691One-way0 changes
9:143h41Manchester12:55London Stansted Airport£841One-way0 changes
- 9:143h41Manchester12:55London Stansted Airport£841One-way0 changes
- 8:304h10Manchester12:40London Stansted Airport£691One-way0 changes
- 7:304h10Manchester11:40London Stansted Airport£1011One-way0 changes
- 5:304h13Manchester9:43London Stansted Airport£391One-way0 changes
- 8:434h37Manchester13:20London Stansted Airport£661One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 244 km
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£77 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00801+ G15885+C02145 | Delayed 6:13 2:52Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 5h58 | 8:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00803+C24464+C02155 | Delayed 7:16 4:30Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 5h13 | 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00803+W34202 | Delayed 5:51 5:04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h39 | 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
W33932+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P66249 | On time 5:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 9:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34018+P66261+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 6:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h40 | 9:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00805+W33953 | Delayed 6:51 6:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h14 | 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| W33953+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66272 | On time 6:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h40 | 10:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| C24388+G07959+G00805 | On time 6:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4h13 | 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34218+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66283 | On time 7:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h23 | 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34117+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66308 | On time 7:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h41 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34111+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66323 | On time 7:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00841+W34111 | Delayed 7:53 7:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h06 | 11:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| W34092+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02923 | On time 7:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h43 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
 G89910+G00806+C24892 · G15831 | Delayed 8:07 8:00Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4h40 | 12:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5 changes | |
| G00806+G07971+W84658 | Delayed 10:12 8:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h27 | 12:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W33952+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66360 | On time 8:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h41 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00806+C24396+G07971 | Delayed 10:12 8:30Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4h10 | 12:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
W34170+P66372+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ G38870 | Delayed 8:23 8:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h53 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| W34104+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66366 | On time 8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| C04347+P66838 | On time 8:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h37 | 13:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| W33888+P66378+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h43 | 12:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34134+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66384 | On time 9:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h41 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W33948+P02929+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 12:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h41 | 15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00818+W33925 | Delayed 12:51 12:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h06 | 16:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| W33925+P02931+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 12:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| C04359+P01170 | On time 12:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h37 | 17:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| W34031+P66474+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h43 | 16:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34270+P66479+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 13:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h41 | 16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 16:35. The fastest train covers the 244 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 16:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Manchester to London Stansted Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester and London Stansted Airport from £22. 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 London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and London Stansted Airport
Most Manchester to London Stansted Airport trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
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.
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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road 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 Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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