The average train between Manchester Central and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Manchester Central to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 Central and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Central is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Central station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Manchester Central to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester Central to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Airport station.
Book your Manchester Central to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester Central and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 12.6 km. The road distance is 18 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Airport hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Two other operators also service this route.