The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Croydon takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Croydon at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Wilmslow and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Croydon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Croydon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wilmslow station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Croydon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Croydon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Croydon is 265.2 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wilmslow to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m.