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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $214 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC):
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC) costing on average $119 (€97).
A bus is $202 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC) costing on average $214 (€173).
Other travel options to Acton Central (ACC) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $119 (€97) compared to roughly $65 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-54.59 (€-44.32). The journey takes 3h 46m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC) by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 (€97) but you can travel from only $12 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:01, the last at 08:01. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€97) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 8:01 AM |
Last train 8:01 AM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC) trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Acton Central (ACC) from $12 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC) 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 Acton Central (ACC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Acton Central (ACC)
- 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.
