The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£88
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£88
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
7 h
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
7 h
Trains on 04 Oct
1
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 £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
To travel from Motherwell to Manchester Airport you need to make at least one change.
23:317h00Motherwell6:31Manchester Airport£881One-way1 change
23:317h00Motherwell6:31Manchester Airport£881One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Manchester Airport
Trains from Motherwell to Manchester Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:32, the last at 10:52. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 8:32 |
Last train 10:52 |
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Why should you book Motherwell to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Motherwell to Manchester Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transpennine Express with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Motherwell to Manchester Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Motherwell to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Motherwell to Manchester Airport.
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express from Motherwell to Manchester Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Motherwell and Manchester Airport from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transpennine Express
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
Most Motherwell to Manchester Airport trains use the Motherwell to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Motherwell and Manchester Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Motherwell from Motherwell city centre
Motherwell train station facilities and services
Motherwell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Motherwell.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Motherwell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Motherwell. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Motherwell: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Motherwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Motherwell: 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.
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