Train

The Station, Manchester Airport’s integrated transport hub, offers fast and frequent train services linking the airport with over 100 destinations across the North of England and beyond.

Fly by Train
Get off to a flying start before you board the plane by catching the train direct to the heart of Manchester Airport.

Frequent direct services run to and from Sheffield, York, Newcastle, Leeds, Huddersfield, Bolton, Preston, Blackpool and the Lake District. These services, operated by TransPennine Express and Northern Rail, run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To speed your way to cities further afield, up to 6 trains an hour link the airport to Manchester Piccadilly station in the city centre, where you can connect to fast rail services countrywide.

Once you arrive at The Station, it’s easy to reach the terminal buildings using the Skylink moving walkways. If you're flying to Manchester Airport you can book your onward rail tickets online and collect them from the self-service ticket machines in the baggage reclaim halls. Alternatively, you can buy your tickets from the booking office in The Station.

See maps of local and regional train services direct to Manchester Airport 

Take a look at the most up-to-date train times >

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See TransPennine's handy  Holiday Checklist so you are prepared before you travel.

New
Arriva Trains Wales will operate from 15 December 2009 from Manchester Airport to Chester and North Wales in the morning and evening and throughout the day from Manchester Piccadilly.

Contacts

National Rail Enquiries
Tel: 08457 48 49 50

TransPennine Express

Northern Rail

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