- Distance: 11 mi
- Duration: 19 min
The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Manchester Central Station takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Manchester Central Station. 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 every 15 minutes between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Manchester Central Station. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Manchester Central Station at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Manchester Central Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Manchester Central Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Manchester Central Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Manchester Central Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Manchester Central Station is 12.6 km. The road distance is 18 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 16 min. Two other operators also service this route.
