The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 8 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) on Thu, Jun 04, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 22 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.
7:25 AM0h22Manchester Airport7:47 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$51One-way0 transfers
7:48 AM0h16Manchester Airport8:04 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$51One-way0 transfers
7:04 AM0h19Manchester Airport7:23 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$71One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM0h22Manchester Airport9:47 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$81One-way0 transfers
9:40 PM0h20Manchester Airport10:00 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$81One-way0 transfers
7:48 AM0h16Manchester Airport8:04 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$51One-way0 transfers
4:17 PM0h18Manchester Airport4:35 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$91One-way0 transfers
7:04 AM0h19Manchester Airport7:23 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$71One-way0 transfers
9:40 PM0h20Manchester Airport10:00 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$81One-way0 transfers
8:25 PM0h22Manchester Airport8:47 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO):
A train is $0.93 (€0.75) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (20m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $3 (€3) 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.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
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 to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85168 | On time 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h19 | 8:23 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89560 | On time 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h18 | 8:35 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38399 | On time 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h22 | 8:47 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89062 | On time 8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h23 | 8:52 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86165 | On time 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h24 | 8:56 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P00051 | On time 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h16 | 9:00 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24372 | On time 7:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h19 | 7:23 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89571 | On time 7:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h18 | 7:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38421 | On time 7:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h22 | 7:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89059 | On time 7:29 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h23 | 7:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86182 | On time 7:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h24 | 7:56 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24836 | On time 7:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h16 | 8:00 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 4:29 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from $3 (€2). 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 to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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