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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Penrith to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penrith 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 Penrith to Manchester Airport will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Penrith 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 148 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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 coach and train for Penrith to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 148 km
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Live departures
Penrith to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Penrith to Manchester Airport trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:47 Penrith | 1h57 | 10:44 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:14 Penrith | 2h21 | 12:35 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penrith to Manchester Airport
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Trains from Penrith to Manchester Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:50, the last at 10:50. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 07:50 |
Last train 10:50 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from Penrith to Manchester Airport trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Penrith and Manchester Airport from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Penrith to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penrith 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Penrith and Manchester Airport
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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