Thornaby to Manchester Airport train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornaby to Manchester Airport

Showing times and prices for 12 Nov

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

3 h 7 m

Average duration

3 h 7 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

145 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornaby 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 Thornaby to Manchester Airport will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Thornaby for Manchester Airport 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 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.

TransPennine Express
16:533h07
Thornaby
20:00Manchester Airport
£301One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach and train for Thornaby to Manchester Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornaby to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 145 km

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Coach

£35

Average Price

£19

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3h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

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Additional time*

3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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Live departures

Thornaby to Manchester Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Thornaby to Manchester Airport trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:40
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_express18:51 Thornaby
4h33
23:24 Manchester Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Thornaby to Manchester Airport

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Trains from Thornaby to Manchester Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 18:51. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 2h 43m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance
145 km
Average train duration
2h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
2h 43m
First train
06:32
Last train
18:51
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15

Train companies: TransPennine Express from Thornaby to Manchester Airport trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Thornaby and Manchester Airport from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TransPennine Express

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
£30
TransPennine Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Thornaby to Manchester Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby 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.

FAQs
Yes, there is a direct train between Thornaby and Manchester Airport. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express.
Booking trains from Thornaby to Manchester Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Thornaby to Manchester Airport is 145 km.
The train journey from Thornaby to Manchester Airport covers a distance of 145 km and takes approximately 2h 43m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from Thornaby to Manchester Airport leaves at 6:32.
The cost of a train ticket from Thornaby to Manchester Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £35.
The last train from Thornaby to Manchester Airport departs at 18:51.
The cheapest way to get from Thornaby to Manchester Airport is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Trains from Thornaby to Manchester Airport run approximately 7 times per day.
There is no night train service from Thornaby to Manchester Airport.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Thornaby to Manchester Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Airport.
To get from Thornaby to Manchester Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

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Important Stations and Airports in Thornaby and Manchester Airport

Thornaby
Manchester
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the 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. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Thornaby
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.

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