The cheapest and fastest trains from Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Redcar Central (RCC) for Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 160 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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 Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 160 km
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Live departures
Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for tomorrow, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:13 Redcar Central (RCC) | 3h47 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:59 Redcar Central (RCC) | 3h10 | 10:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 19:19. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 19:19 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Redcar Central (RCC) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redcar Central (RCC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Redcar Central (RCC) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Access onto both platforms is possible via level crossing. However, level access transfer between each platform is approximately 1/2 mile and can take 30 minutes as the only other way between both platforms is via steps and a bridge. The car park is adjacent to platform 1.
- 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 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Bus stop at front of station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Westdyke road - near the official bus stop
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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