Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exchange Quay Trains

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exchange Quay trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Exchange Quay takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exchange Quay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40 min
Duration: 12 mi
Distance: £7
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train, tram

best

Take the train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadillytrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
Take the tram from Piccadilly to Exchange Quaytram Blue Line

33 min

£5–10

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exchange Quay train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Exchange Quay. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Exchange Quay at 6:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:25 AM → 6:03 AM
38 min • 1 change
5:40 AM → 6:18 AM
38 min • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:33 AM
45 min • 1 change
6:06 AM → 6:48 AM
42 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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