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About Manchester Airport (MIA) Train Station

Station managed by: TransPennine Express

Manchester Airport station
Malaga Avenue
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M90 3RR

Manchester Airport Station can be found on Malaga Avenue in Manchester as shown on the map, and is operated by TransPennine Express.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Manchester Airport Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Manchester Airport Station

Discover Manchester Airport Train Station

For both the wanderlust-laden traveler and the business commuter, Manchester Airport train station is a pivotal gateway in the UK’s vast rail network. Sitting comfortably within the airport complex, it provides easy access to Manchester's bustling city and beyond, simplifying the journey for those flying in or out.

The station’s strategic location makes it a favored stop for passengers transitioning between air and rail, offering smooth connections to major cities across the UK.

Facilities at Manchester Airport Station

The amenities at Manchester Airport station are designed to ensure a smooth and pleasant travel experience. Ticket purchasing is convenient, with a ticket office open from 06:30 to 22:30 daily and multiple ticket machines available for swift service. Smartcards can also be issued at this station although validators are not present. Accessibility is a core focus, with step-free access throughout, plus accessible ticket machines and toilets.

For those with disabilities or requiring extra support, staff assistance is readily available. If you're feeling peckish, head to platforms 2 and 3 where you'll find shops and refreshment facilities. Warm waiting rooms provide comfort during chilly moments, and you can stay connected with public Wi-Fi access across the station.

Onward Travel Connections

Manchester Airport station isn’t just about the trains. It's well-linked with other transport modes to smoothly transition you to your next destination. The taxi rank is conveniently located right outside the station, offering a quick transfer option. For those interested in buses, you can find more information on your options to plan your onward journey here.

If you’re keen to explore on four wheels, car hire services are available right within the airport terminal, making it simple to hit the road and discover more of the UK’s picturesque landscapes.

Popular Train Routes from Manchester Airport

From Manchester Airport station, a tapestry of train routes stretches out, connecting you to some of the most vibrant and historic spots in the north. Catch a train to Manchester Piccadilly and dive into a city pulsating with cultural activity. Or, why not head to Liverpool Lime Street and lose yourself in the birthplace of the Beatles? For those who appreciate the blend of history and modernity, a journey to Leeds is but a ticket away.

For practical day trips or business appointments, catch a train to local stops like Manchester Oxford Road or Deansgate. Whether your destination is York, Chester, or Blackpool North, train travel from Manchester Airport station offers both versatility and convenience.

Conclusion

As a key transport hub, Manchester Airport train station offers much more than just transit; it is a portal into adventure, convenience, and the opportunity to connect with the world beyond. Whether you’re coming or going, for business or leisure, the station’s facilities and extensive travel connections make it a friendly and efficient beginning or end to your journey. So, grab yourself a ticket today and let the rails take you on your next adventure!

Bon voyage!

Manchester Airport Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Sunday:06:30 to 22:30
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

Yes - from ticket office

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

To speak to a member of our team, please call: 0345 600 1671.

Luggage storageYes
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.

Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.

Ticket barriers and gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsYes
Waiting rooms
Monday to Sunday:

There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.

Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes

Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.

Accessible spacesNone
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff at the Ticket Office on the Station Concourse no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train.

Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting TransPennine Express on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).

We can also provide help when you travel, even if it has not been booked in advance. You can turn up at this station if it is accessible to you and request assistance onto a train from a member of staff directly, or by using a help point.

Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact TransPennine Express on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.

Customers requiring assistance to access other services (such as buses, coaches or trams) or to connect with the airport terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Railway Staff can take you to the airport help point on the station concourse. Please press the intercom button to inform the airport of your arrival so that they can come and meet you.

Boarding ramps are available at this station, and are carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.

ToiletsYes

The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.

Accessible ToiletsYes
Baby ChangingYes
Waiting rooms
Monday to Sunday:

There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.

Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Manchester Airport Car Parks
OperatorNone
Car Parking Availability
Spaces0
Accessible spaces0
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVNo
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.

ATM MachineAvailable

There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.

ShopsAvailable

There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.

Currency ExchangeNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces50

Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).

Type of Storage
ShelteredNo
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Manchester Airport Station

All you need to know about Manchester Airport's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

The nearest taxi rank is outside the station building entrance.

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

The Railway Station is located within the Manchester Airport complex with ready access to all terminals.

Within the Airport terminal.

Live Departures and arrivals from Manchester Airport Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Manchester Airport station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from Liverpool Lime StreetNorthern19:251A19:31
from Blackpool NorthNorthern19:364AOn time
from EdinburghTransPennine Express19:441AOn time
from Blackpool NorthNorthern20:002AOn time
from Manchester PiccadillyNorthern19:574BOn time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to HolyheadTransport for Wales19:253AOn time
to Barrow-in-FurnessNorthern19:294AOn time
to Liverpool Lime StreetNorthern19:321AOn time
to SaltburnTransPennine Express19:442AOn time
to Blackpool NorthNorthern19:484AOn time
to WilmslowNorthern20:014BOn time