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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Aug 30
€78
Average ticket price on Aug 30
€108
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 47 m
Trains on Aug 30
12
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to London Stansted Airport will cost around €108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
W33030+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P6647612:55 PM3h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€781One-way2 transfers- W33287+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P664871:35 PM3h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€781One-way2 transfers
- W33237+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P6646412:35 PM3h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€781One-way2 transfers
C04356+P7686612:44 PM4h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1181One-way1 transfer- C04360+P011741:44 PM4h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1181One-way1 transfer
- W33287+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P664871:35 PM3h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€781One-way2 transfers
- W33237+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P6646412:35 PM3h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€781One-way2 transfers
- W33030+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P6647612:55 PM3h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€781One-way2 transfers
- W33088+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P6642810:35 AM4h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1181One-way2 transfers
- W33287+
G008191:35 PM4h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1181One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a train costs an average of €107.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€107 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m 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 to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to London Stansted Airport costing on average €107.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (3h 39m by train vs 3h 47m by car). Tickets start at around €107 compared to roughly €70 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.
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 to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33397+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66361 | Delayed 7:13 AM 8:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h41 | 11:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W33648+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66367 | Delayed 7:33 AM 8:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 12:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W33763+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66379 | Delayed 7:54 AM 8:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h43 | 12:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
| W33102+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66374 | 8:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 12:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W33112+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66380 | 8:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h17 | 12:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W33110+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66410 | 9:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h35 | 1:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
W33171+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ G38894+P66416 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h37 | 2:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
 G15993+ C02148+C21805+P66848 | 10:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4h20 | 2:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 4:11 AM |
Last train 5:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Manchester to London Stansted Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and London Stansted Airport from €25. 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 to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to London Stansted Airport
Most Manchester to London Stansted Airport trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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