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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Manchester Airport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Motherwell for Manchester Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Motherwell to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 291 km
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3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Motherwell to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Manchester Airport trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20:21 Motherwell | 3h20 | 23:41 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Manchester Airport
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Trains from Motherwell to Manchester Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:35, the last at 10:25. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 07:35 |
Last train 10:25 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Motherwell to Manchester Airport trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Motherwell and Manchester Airport from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Motherwell to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Motherwell and Manchester Airport
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Accessible to all platforms - ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up/drop off on Airbles Road by Electric bar
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ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
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