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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 7 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Manchester Victoria (MCV) on Fri, Jun 19, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 44 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.
6:44 PM0h25Manchester Airport7:09 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$51One-way0 transfers- 8:44 AM0h28Manchester Airport9:12 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$71One-way0 transfers
- 7:44 AM0h28Manchester Airport8:12 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$81One-way0 transfers
12:17 PM0h44Manchester Airport1:01 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$81One-way0 transfers- 2:17 PM0h44Manchester Airport3:01 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$81One-way0 transfers
- 6:44 PM0h25Manchester Airport7:09 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$51One-way0 transfers
- 8:44 AM0h28Manchester Airport9:12 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$71One-way0 transfers
- 7:44 AM0h28Manchester Airport8:12 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$81One-way0 transfers
- 8:17 AM0h44Manchester Airport9:01 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$91One-way0 transfers
- 2:17 PM0h44Manchester Airport3:01 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m 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 Victoria (MCV):
A train is $0.46 (€0.38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Manchester Victoria (MCV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (24m by train vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $4 (€4) 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 Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express.
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 Victoria (MCV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:17 AM Manchester Airport | 0h44 | 8:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:44 AM Manchester Airport | 0h28 | 8:12 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:17 AM Manchester Airport | 0h44 | 9:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:44 AM Manchester Airport | 0h28 | 9:12 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:17 PM Manchester Airport | 0h44 | 1:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:17 PM Manchester Airport | 0h44 | 3:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:44. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 10:44 PM |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria (MCV) from $4 (€3). 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 Victoria (MCV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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