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The Whitworth
Major university art gallery in Manchester with modern and historic collections, noted for strong exhibitions and a park-side setting.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport without transferring at least once.
G16067 · A30799
G85400 · G89093 · G89850
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G89836
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G89843
G16014 · W84898
G16071 · A30797
G16067 · A30799
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P28660 · G89843Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m 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 York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $27 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.07 (€-6.67). The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 41m 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 York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport trains for today, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C24826 | On time 4:34 AM York station (YRK) | 2h35 | 7:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84646+ G89820+ C01956 | Delayed 4:36 AM 4:40 AMYork station (YRK) | 2h56 | 7:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
W84766 · C24467 | On time 5:32 AM York station (YRK) | 2h37 | 8:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G16008 · W84893 | On time 5:42 AM York station (YRK) | 3h02 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C24679+ G89926 | On time 5:58 AM York station (YRK) | 2h27 | 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C24982 | On time 6:46 AM York station (YRK) | 2h23 | 9:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24609+ G89931 | On time 6:53 AM York station (YRK) | 2h32 | 9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G16018 · W84896 | On time 7:04 AM York station (YRK) | 2h40 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W29925+ C04444+ G89831 | On time 7:25 AM York station (YRK) | 2h35 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
G15825 | On time 7:49 AM York station (YRK) | 2h19 | 10:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24686+ G89934 | On time 7:57 AM York station (YRK) | 2h28 | 10:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C24945 · W84899 | On time 8:04 AM York station (YRK) | 2h40 | 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G85381 · G89086 · G89843 | On time 8:15 AM York station (YRK) | 3h45 | 12:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
G16067 | On time 8:48 AM York station (YRK) | 2h20 | 11:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24691+ G89939 | On time 8:56 AM York station (YRK) | 2h29 | 11:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G16013 · W84901 | On time 9:04 AM York station (YRK) | 2h40 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G85400 · G89092 · G89850 | On time 9:14 AM York station (YRK) | 3h46 | 1:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from York station (YRK) to Manchester Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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