The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
14 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Wed, Nov 19, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 15 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.
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Compare bus and train for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C26820 | On time 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h15 | 8:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y00847 | On time 8:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h21 | 8:28 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y02642 | On time 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h14 | 8:31 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G55463 | On time 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h18 | 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y02356 | On time 8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h19 | 8:48 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y03019 | On time 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h20 | 8:52 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 22:46 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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 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 - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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