The cheapest and fastest trains from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York station (YRK) 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 York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 46 trains that leave York station (YRK) for Manchester Airport every day 14 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 48 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.
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L36988 · C73821
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L36867Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. 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 £11, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 102 km
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Live departures
York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L37220 · L36942+ L10911 | On time 08:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36821 | 08:19 York station (YRK) | 1h49 | 10:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25800+ L37148 · C73800 | 08:22 York station (YRK) | 2h22 | 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36948+ Y25311 | 08:58 York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L37223 · L36948+ Y25311 | 09:05 York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36826 | 09:20 York station (YRK) | 1h48 | 11:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36953+ L11058 | 09:58 York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L37226 · L36953+ L11058 | 10:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36833 | 10:20 York station (YRK) | 1h48 | 12:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36959+ L10924 | 10:58 York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L37229 · L36959+ L10924 | 11:05 York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36838 | 11:20 York station (YRK) | 1h48 | 13:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36965+ Y25260 | 11:58 York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L37232 · L36965+ Y25260 | 12:04 York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L36844 | 12:19 York station (YRK) | 1h49 | 14:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs TransPennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for TransPennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport
Trains from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:04, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 08:04 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between York station (YRK) and Manchester Airport from £11. 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)
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FAQs: York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York station (YRK) 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in York station (YRK) and Manchester Airport
- 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
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