The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York 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 York to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 26 trains that leave York for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.
C24708+
G8985711:582h02York station (YRK)14:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£261One-way1 change
G15839+
G8986713:582h02York station (YRK)16:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£271One-way1 change
C24691+
G898368:562h04York station (YRK)11:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£281One-way1 change
C24701+
G8985010:582h02York station (YRK)13:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£281One-way1 change
C24696+
G898439:582h02York station (YRK)12:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£291One-way1 change
G158939:211h47York station (YRK)11:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£341One-way0 changes
C2458711:211h47York station (YRK)13:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£321One-way0 changes
C0317213:201h48York station (YRK)15:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£321One-way0 changes
C2459312:201h48York station (YRK)14:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£321One-way0 changes
C2460514:201h48York station (YRK)16:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for York to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York 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 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 102 km
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2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C03163 | On time 11:20 York station (YRK) | 2h00 | 13:20 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16080+ G89888 | On time 11:48 York station (YRK) | 2h28 | 14:16 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15892 | On time 12:20 York station (YRK) | 2h01 | 14:21 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16085+ G89872 | On time 12:49 York station (YRK) | 2h25 | 15:14 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16002 | On time 13:20 York station (YRK) | 2h01 | 15:21 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16090+ G89890 | On time 13:48 York station (YRK) | 2h26 | 16:14 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24604 | On time 14:20 York station (YRK) | 2h01 | 16:21 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16021 | On time 15:20 York station (YRK) | 2h01 | 17:21 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 6 July | |||||
C24945 · C24686+ G89831 | 8:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G15894 | 8:19 York station (YRK) | 1h49 | 10:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24691+ G89836 | 8:56 York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16013 · C24691+ G89836 | 9:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G15893 | 9:21 York station (YRK) | 1h47 | 11:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24696+ G89843 | 9:58 York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24952 · C24696+ G89843 | 10:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets York to Manchester Airport (MIA) by coach or train
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from York to Manchester Airport (MIA).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from York to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 20:47. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 4:32 |
Last train 20:47 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from York to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between York 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: York to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most York to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the York to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare York and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to York from York city centre
York train station facilities and services
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at York.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
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