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The Whitworth
University art gallery in nearby Manchester known for historic and contemporary collections, strong temporary exhibitions, and a park-side setting.
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Airport will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Euston (EUS) for Manchester Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Airport costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $229 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Airport costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
The journey is about 57m faster (2h 32m by train vs 3h 29m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($94 (€77) vs $99 (€81)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Airport trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:09 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h30 | 10:39 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h41 | 11:53 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h42 | 12:58 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:02 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h08 | 3:10 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 7:09 AM |
Last train 7:33 PM |
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