Manchester Airport – city centre (train)
The fastest way to get to the city centre to Piccadilly station is by train. The train stops right outside the airport – follow signs to The Station.
Train departures every 3-10 minutes between 3:45 do 0:30 with total journey time approx. 17 minutes.
You can change the train in Piccadilly station to most large UK cities.
Buy tickets from kiosk in train station or online from thetrainline.com
Fares
One way
3£ - 4.50 £
Manchester Airport – city centre (bus)
Manchester Airport is linked to the city centre by a 24-hour Stagecoach bus service.
Buses to Manchester Airport arrive at and leave from The Station, the airport’s dedicated transport interchange. It’s open 24 hours a day and links trains, coaches and buses into one building. It is connected to all terminals by the Skylink moving walkways, lifts and escalators.
For more details on current bus services and live updates, visit the official airport website.
Manchester Airport – other cities (bus)
There are few frequent bus connection between Manchester airport and other major UK cities operated by National Express.
National Express offers comfortable air-conditioned buses for very low fares from £5. The earlier you buy the bus ticket, the cheaper it gets.