Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Manchester without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€99 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 7:26 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h11 | 1:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:26 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h53 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 7:30 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h35 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 7:45 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h59 | 11:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 7:45 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h34 | 11:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers |
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Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 19:30 |
Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Coast trains will get you from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester from $68 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Virgin Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train information:
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