The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
18
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 £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 18 trains that leave York for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 6 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 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
L36622 · L36930 · C737815:322h13York station (YRK)7:45Manchester Airport (MIA)£161One-way2 changes
L36743 · C438086:462h23York station (YRK)9:09Manchester Airport (MIA)£161One-way1 change
L37214 · L368155:422h26York station (YRK)8:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£161One-way1 change
L367362:352h37York station (YRK)5:12Manchester Airport (MIA)£181One-way0 changes
L368135:022h06York station (YRK)7:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£181One-way0 changes
L368259:201h48York station (YRK)11:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£281One-way0 changes
L368208:191h49York station (YRK)10:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£301One-way0 changes
L368156:171h51York station (YRK)8:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£251One-way0 changes
C438087:171h52York station (YRK)9:09Manchester Airport (MIA)£301One-way0 changes
L37219 · L36941+
L109118:041h56York station (YRK)10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£291One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 102 km
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2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m 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, Monday 6 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C44233 · L36932+ L10940 | On time 5:03 York station (YRK) | 1h57 | 7:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36815 | On time 5:17 York station (YRK) | 1h51 | 7:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36936 · L36720 | On time 5:37 York station (YRK) | 2h07 | 7:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L36937+ L10901 | On time 5:54 York station (YRK) | 2h06 | 8:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L37216 · L36937+ L10901 | On time 6:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 8:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C43808 | On time 6:17 York station (YRK) | 1h52 | 8:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L37219 · L36941+ L10911 | On time 7:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36820 | On time 7:19 York station (YRK) | 1h49 | 9:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25800+ L37147 · L36723 | On time 7:22 York station (YRK) | 2h22 | 9:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36947+ Y25311 | On time 7:56 York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L37222 · L36947+ Y25311 | On time 8:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36825 | On time 8:20 York station (YRK) | 1h48 | 10:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 7 April | |||||
L36736 | On time 1:35 York station (YRK) | 2h37 | 4:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 22:44. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 22:44 |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from York to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between York and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £9. 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in York and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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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