The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
$209
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $209.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for London Kings Cross (KGX) on Thu, Jan 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 08 the direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Thu, Jan 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €83.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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€102 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €123 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Wednesday, January 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h59 | 10:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train, bus, or flight
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Why should you book Manchester Airport to London Kings Cross trains with Omio?
Avanti West Coast as well as Northern Rail (3) offer trains services from Manchester Airport to London Kings Cross. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester Airport to London Kings Cross.
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3) to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to London Kings Cross.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Airport to London Kings Cross.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Avanti West Coast tickets can be bought on Avanti West Coast's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Northern Rail (3) to help you choose the right option for your journey from Manchester Airport to London Kings Cross.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport to London Kings Cross.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 08:01. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (250 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 155 miles (250 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 08:01 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from $8 (€6). 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 London Kings Cross (KGX)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
- 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.
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
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