The average train between Shildon and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Shildon 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 twice daily between Shildon and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 12:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shildon is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 38m • 2 changes


3h 44m • 2 changes


3h 38m • 2 changes


3h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Shildon to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Shildon station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Shildon to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Shildon to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Shildon to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Shildon and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 147.1 km. The road distance is 209 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m.