How much does a train ticket from Stansted to Manchester cost?

The average train ticket price from Stansted to Manchester is $86. The best way to find train tickets from Stansted to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Stansted to Manchester?

A train trip between Stansted and Manchester is around 6h 3m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 149 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Stansted and Manchester?

The number of trains from Stansted to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Stansted to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre, Manchester City Football Club, National Football Museum, Coronation Street The Tour, Chinatown.

Trains from Stansted to Manchester | CrossCountry

Compare 3 ways to go from Stansted to Manchester.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $57	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$86 - $86	Average Duration6h 3m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $44	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Stansted to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Stansted to Manchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$86

Average train trip duration6h 3m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure5:25pm

Distance152 miles (244 km)

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi4

Based on 40 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $86.00

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, WESTbahn

Stansted to Manchester Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stansted and Manchester?

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Stansted to Manchester is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Stansted and Manchester, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Stansted to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Will you be returning to Stansted by train?

Train from Manchester to Stansted

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