It takes an average of 6h 46m to travel from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport by train, over a distance of around 181 miles (291 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport and tickets for this journey start from £28.60 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:21 | |
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Last train | 21:47 | |
Departure station | Prestonpans | |
Arrival station | Manchester Airport | |
Journey time | From 3h 57m | |
Distance | 181 miles (291 km) | |
Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £28.60 | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
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It usually takes around 6 hours 46 minutes to travel the 181 miles (291 km) from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 57 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Manchester Airport. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £28.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Prestonpans and Manchester Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport can start from as little as £28.60 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport. Travelling from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport leaves at 05:21. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport leaves at 21:47. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Prestonpans to Manchester Airport cover a distance of around 181 miles (291 km) during the journey.
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