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

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47

train journeys
per day

151

miles (243 kms)

3hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

02:42 / 01:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 47 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Piccadilly and Stansted Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 47 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport is approximately 151 miles (243 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 59 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stansted Airport.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    02:42
    5 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    08:41
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:05
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:55
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    09:46
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:55
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:15
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:35
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    11:57
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    12:57
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:15
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    13:57
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:35
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:15
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    14:57
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:35
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stansted Airport

The travel time between Manchester Piccadilly and Stansted Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stansted Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 47 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:42, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:26.

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

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Piccadilly & Stansted Airport. owever, there are 47 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stansted Airport.

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