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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, car or towncar

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Train

  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Wythenshawe

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Manchester Airport The Station

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Drive

  1. Drive from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Towncar

  1. Take a town car from Manchester to Manchester Airport

Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train

The train journey time between Manchester and Manchester Airport (MAN) is around 21 min and covers a distance of around 10 miles. Operated by Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales, the Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) train service departs from Manchester Piccadilly and arrives in Manchester Airport. Typically 844 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

844 Weekly Trains
21 min Average Duration
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The most affordable way to get from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to rideshare, which costs £1 and takes 28 min.

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The quickest way to get from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to taxi which costs £25 - £31 and takes 16 min.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Manchester Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

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The distance between Manchester and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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The best way to get from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £4 - £11.

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The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

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The best way to get from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to train which takes 21 min and costs £4 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 30 min.

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN).
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  • Distance: 8.2 miles
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?

Northern Rail operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4 - £6 and the journey takes 21 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Manchester Airport The Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £8 - £11 and the journey takes 30 min. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

Train operators
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport
Ave. Duration
21 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
£4 - £6
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£4 - £6
Transport for Wales
Phone
03333 211 202
Website
tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£6 - £11
Website
https://tfw.wales/
Schedules at
https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
Anytime Standard
£6 - £9
Anytime 1st Class
£7 - £11
Bus operators
Megabus UK
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Manchester Airport The Station
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£8 - £11
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Chorlton Street coach Station to Manchester Airport
Ave. Duration
25 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£11 - £16
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Manchester to Wythenshawe
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£1
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Taxi from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Ave. Duration
16 min
Estimated price
£25 - £31
Street Cars Manchester
Phone
+44 161 228 7878
Website
streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
Phone
+44 161 270 8701
Website
manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Manchester Airport Taxi Service
Phone
+44 161 3273088
Website
manchesterairporttaxiservice.com
Jayride
Ave. Duration
16 min
Frequency
On demand
Towncar from Manchester to Manchester Airport
Estimated price
£49

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Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

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Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Manchester Airport station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Manchester to Manchester Airport (MAN).

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