The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Cheapest price
$165
Average price
$236
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) will cost around $236 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $165.
It's difficult to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) without transferring at least 3 times.
C04350 · C21654+
W10661+
G895699:17 AM4h53Manchester Airport (MIA)2:10 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1651One-way4 transfers
C04347 · W70784+
W10649+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:17 AM4h53Manchester Airport (MIA)1:10 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1651One-way4 transfers
C21659+
G89564+
W10655+
W846658:48 AM4h52Manchester Airport (MIA)1:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1651One-way4 transfers
G89564+
W34134+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C373638:48 AM3h42Manchester Airport (MIA)12:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$2801One-way3 transfers
W33888+
G38399+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C370138:25 AM3h58Manchester Airport (MIA)12:23 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$3191One-way3 transfers
G89564+
W34134+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C373638:48 AM3h42Manchester Airport (MIA)12:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$2801One-way3 transfers
W34104+
W85168+
C36991+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:04 AM3h48Manchester Airport (MIA)11:52 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$3191One-way3 transfers
W33888+
G38399+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C370138:25 AM3h58Manchester Airport (MIA)12:23 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$3191One-way3 transfers
C21659+
G89564+
W10655+
W846658:48 AM4h52Manchester Airport (MIA)1:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1651One-way4 transfers
C04350 · C21654+
W10661+
G895699:17 AM4h53Manchester Airport (MIA)2:10 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1651One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$183 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX):
A bus is $150 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) costing on average $183 (€148).
A bus is $221 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) costing on average $254 (€206).
Other travel options to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $183 (€148) compared to roughly $102 (€83) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h47 | 8:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
W34104+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ W85168+ C36991 | 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h48 | 11:52 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 transfers | |
G89560+ C04347 · W70784+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h53 | 1:10 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4 transfers | |
W33888+ G38399+ C37013+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) | 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h58 | 12:23 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 transfers | |
G89564+ C21659+ W10655+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h52 | 1:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4 transfers | |
G89564+ W34134+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37363 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h42 | 12:30 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 transfers | |
G89569+ C04350 · C21654+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h53 | 2:10 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $103 (€84) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:07, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€84) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 3:07 AM |
Last train 5:04 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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