The train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and The Lowry takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) to The Lowry. 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 30 minutes between Manchester Airport (MAN) and The Lowry. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 10:48 PM which arrives into The Lowry at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate and take an average of 39 min. 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 The Lowry. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at The Lowry station via Deansgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to The Lowry train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to The Lowry train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Imperial War Museum station.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and The Lowry is 11.9 km. The road distance is 22 km.
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Manchester Airport to Trafford Bar every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 42 min.