There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North
1h 52m£26–43Drive 58.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleyscar 58.4 mi
1h£15–21Train, line 75 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Meadows Avebus 75
3h 2mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Thornton-Cleveleys58.4 mi
1hBus, line 5 bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121
- Take the bus from New Bonny Street to Meadows Avebus 5
3h 17m£15–30
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys is to bus and line 5 bus which costs £15 - £30 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys is to drive which takes 1h and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Meadows Ave via New Bonny Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Poulton-le-Fylde via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Thornton-Cleveleys is 59 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £26 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5 bus, which costs £15 - £30 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Thornton-Cleveleys, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Airport to Poulton-le-Fylde hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Meadows Ave via National Express Coach Facility and New Bonny Street in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Poulton-le-Fylde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 1253 874358
- Website
- Archway Travel
Bus from Railway Station to Meadows Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Archway Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01253 473001
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blackpool Transport
Bus from New Bonny Street to Meadows Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Blackpool Transport
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Thornton-Cleveleys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Poulton-le-Fylde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Thornton-Cleveleys.
There are 2072+ hotels available in Thornton-Cleveleys.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Thornton-Cleveleys. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















