Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

51 m

Average duration

1 h 3 m

Trains per day

Distance

53 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Preston for Manchester Airport (MAN) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.

W46671

11:261h11

Preston station (PRE)

12:37Manchester Airport (MIA)

£151One-way

0 changes

P12898

11:070h51

Preston station (PRE)

11:58Manchester Airport (MIA)

£201One-way

0 changes

P12874

11:571h00

Preston station (PRE)

12:57Manchester Airport (MIA)

£201One-way

0 changes

W46728

11:121h08

Preston station (PRE)

12:20Manchester Airport (MIA)

£251One-way

0 changes

W46623 · G36804 · G36806

09:262h29

Preston station (PRE)

11:55Manchester Airport (MIA)

£251One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£9 Average Price Cheapest	£14 Average Price
1h 41m average duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 13m average duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 19 April

Last updated at 03:08

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
W46725	On time 07:10 Preston station (PRE)	1h05	08:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesdirect
G33701	On time 07:20 Preston station (PRE)	1h16	08:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesdirect
P12895	On time 07:48 Preston station (PRE)	0h58	08:46 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesdirect
G53105	On time 07:51 Preston station (PRE)	1h15	09:06 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesdirect
W46726	On time 08:10 Preston station (PRE)	1h05	09:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesdirect
G33703	On time 08:20 Preston station (PRE)	1h16	09:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesdirect
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Overview: Train from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN)

United Kingdom

Trains from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

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

53 km

Average train duration

1h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

54m

First train

05:25

Last train

23:49

Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express trains Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Travel from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) from £6 with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys between Preston and Manchester Airport (MAN). There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 1 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: £6
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 20 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 56 min
Cheapest Price: £9

FAQs: Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN).

Cheap train tickets from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) train travel time is 51 min for the 33 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 05: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 21: 19.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There are 8 direct trains from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Preston and Manchester Airport (MAN) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 19.

A day trip to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Preston is worth doing with a journey time of 51 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Preston including taking a train or coach.