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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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46

train journeys
per day

151

miles (243 kms)

3hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

00:30 / 00:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 46 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 46 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 151 miles (243 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 50 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:30
    7 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:25
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:30
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    09:19
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:00
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:45
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:58
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:28
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:43
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:58
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:30
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:45
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:45
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:15
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:45
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:15
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:45
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    15:19
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 46 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:52.

First class tickets on trains between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Stansted Airport & Manchester Piccadilly. owever, there are 46 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.