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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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9

train journeys
per day

147

miles (237 kms)

6hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 17:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

1

route

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 9 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Manchester Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 9 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport is approximately 147 miles (237 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 25 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Manchester Airport.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:30
    6 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:35
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:35
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:35
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:35
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:35
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    18:00
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:35
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    19:00
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:35
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    20:00
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:35
    6 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    22:01
    Stansted Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport

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 Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 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 Airport

The travel time between Stansted Airport and Manchester Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Manchester Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 9 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 17:05.

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Amenities on trains between Stansted Airport and Manchester 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 Stansted Airport & Manchester Airport. owever, there are 9 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Manchester Airport.

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