The cheapest and fastest trains from South Elmsall to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall to Manchester Airport will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from South Elmsall to Manchester Airport you need to make at least one change.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for South Elmsall to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Elmsall to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
South Elmsall to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for South Elmsall to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:39 South Elmsall | 2h44 | 11:23 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:46 South Elmsall | 2h58 | 11:44 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Elmsall to Manchester Airport
Trains from South Elmsall to Manchester Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 06:40. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 06:40 |
Last train 06:40 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from South Elmsall to Manchester Airport trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between South Elmsall and Manchester Airport from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: South Elmsall to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall and Manchester Airport
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via road, over bridge and down ramp.Step free access from car park to station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the Station car park
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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