The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Waterloo Station takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Waterloo 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 30 minutes between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 52m • 2 changes


2h 52m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 52m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Waterloo Station is 253.6 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m.