London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Trains

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 18m
Duration: 220 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Stansted Airport to Tottenham Haletrain Stansted Express
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 16m

£85–157

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Stansted Airport (STN) is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

8:43 PM → 11:48 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:57 PM → 12:39 AM
Arrives next day
3h 42m • 2 changes
11:10 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
9h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 16m.

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