The cheapest and fastest trains from Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shotton station (SHT) 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 Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Shotton station (SHT) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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 Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:32 Shotton station (SHT) | 1h43 | 08:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by train or coach
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Why should you book Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trip?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 12:37. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 06:32 |
Last train 12:37 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3) from Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Shotton station (SHT) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £10. 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: Shotton station (SHT) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shotton station (SHT) 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 Shotton station (SHT) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 12:30 Saturday 08:45 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Shotton station is split into two levels. Shotton and Shotton High Level. At Shotton (Platforms 1 and 2): No wheelchair access to Platform 1 (to Chester). Access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is via the small car park at the end of Alexandra Street. Customers are advised to travel to Flint and change trains. The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton is Flint. Shotton High Level (Platforms 3 and 4): No wheelchair access between platforms. Steep paths to platforms via Chester Road West and under bridge. The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton High Level is Hawarden Bridge.
- 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: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: In the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are located outside the station on Chester Road West.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use the bus stop on Chester Road West in front of the Shotton Kebab House.
- 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.
