- Must visit
National Railway Museum
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
Cheapest price
CHF20
Average price
CHF36
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to York 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 York will cost around CHF36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF20.
Of the 45 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for York on Wed, Aug 26, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.
G89597 · C32626 · G89223 · C31714
G89573 · C32646 · G89210 · G88971
G89589 · C32606 · G89219 · G88981
G89607 · C32639 · G89227 · G88992
G89564 · C32636 · G89204 · G88967
C24597
G16000
C24590
G16023
G15896Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF7, and a train costs an average of CHF11.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF24 Average price | CHF10 Average price Cheapest | CHF23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m 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 (MIA) to York:
A bus is CHF14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to York costing on average CHF24.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around CHF24 compared to roughly CHF23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-1.01. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to York trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85168 · W85249 · G15879 | 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h03 | 10:07 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G86165 · L89250 · P28355 | 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h16 | 11:48 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G15896 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 10:36 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89564 · L89250+ P00051 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h19 | 11:07 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G89564 · C32636 · G89204 · G88967 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h09 | 11:57 AM York station (YRK) | 3 transfers | |
W84665+ G89564+ G80211 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 11:03 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
W85170 · G15861 | 9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h12 | 11:16 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G86170 · L89253 · P28363 | 9:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h17 | 12:49 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C24590 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 11:36 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89573 · C32646 · G89210 · G88971 | 9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h09 | 12:57 PM York station (YRK) | 3 transfers | |
G89573+ C24495 | 9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h19 | 12:07 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G89573 · L89253+ C24495 | 9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h19 | 12:07 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
W85177 · G15862 | 10:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h11 | 12:15 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C24597 | 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 12:36 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16307+ G89581 | 10:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h19 | 1:07 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
W85179 · C24904 | 11:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h11 | 1:15 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G86181 · L89259 · P28379 | 11:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h17 | 2:49 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G16000 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 1:36 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89589 · C32606 · G89219 · G88981 | 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h09 | 2:57 PM York station (YRK) | 3 transfers | |
W84683+ G80228+ G89589 | 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 2:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G16314+ G89589 | 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h20 | 2:08 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G16314+ G89589 · L89259 | 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h20 | 2:08 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
W85182 · C24909 | 12:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h11 | 2:15 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C24608 | 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 2:37 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89597 · C32626 · G89223 · C31714 | 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h09 | 3:57 PM York station (YRK) | 3 transfers | |
W84689+ G89597+ G80234 | 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 3:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
P00053+ G89597 · L89262 | 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h19 | 3:07 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
W85188 · G15955 | 1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h13 | 3:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G16023 | 1:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 3:36 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89607 · C32639 · G89227 · G88992 | 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h09 | 4:57 PM York station (YRK) | 3 transfers | |
G89607 · L89265+ G15868 | 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h20 | 4:08 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
W84695+ G89607+ G80241 | 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 4:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
W85191 · G15953 | 2:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h12 | 4:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C24619 | 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 4:37 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24526+ G89617 | 2:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h20 | 5:08 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
W85196 · G15950 | 3:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h13 | 5:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G16020 | 3:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 5:37 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89543 · C32659 · G89237 · G89003 | 3:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h09 | 6:57 PM York station (YRK) | 3 transfers | |
C24869+ G89543 | 3:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h19 | 6:07 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
W85201 · G15948 | 4:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h17 | 6:21 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
W85201 · W85303 · G15948 | 4:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h17 | 6:21 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C24631 | 4:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 6:37 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84712+ G80259+ G89550 | 4:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 7:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to York run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF11 but you can travel from only CHF7 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF11 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of York — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect York trip today.
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
Immersive walk-through museum recreating Victorian streets, shops, and homes. Brilliant for understanding everyday life in historic York.
York's main city museum with archaeology, Roman finds, and local history. Set in beautiful gardens beside abbey ruins.
Narrow medieval street with overhanging timber-framed buildings and many independent shops. York's most famous and atmospheric lane.
Peaceful riverside gardens with abbey ruins, museum access, and lawns. Ideal for a scenic break amid York's historic core.
Grand civic street lined with historic buildings, gardens, and cultural sites. A key route for exploring the heart of York.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding served with roast beef and gravy, iconic across Yorkshire and a staple of the traditional Sunday roast.
York ham is a prized cured ham from the city, traditionally mild, tender, and often served thick-cut in sandwiches, salads, or classic British meals.
Parkin is a sticky ginger cake made with oats and treacle, strongly linked to Yorkshire and especially eaten around Bonfire Night.
Michelin-starred fine dining by Tommy Banks, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant city-centre setting.
Beloved tearoom serving York rarebit, afternoon tea, and the famous fat rascal in an old-fashioned, bustling setting.
Long-established seafood restaurant known for very fresh fish, shellfish, and a smart but relaxed dining room in central York.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller towns, but transit is limited and many sights are walkable.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to York trains use the Manchester Victoria to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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