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Outbound fromBishop Auckland to Manchester Airport by train
It takes an average of 4h 58m to travel from Bishop Auckland to Manchester Airport by train, over a distance of around 92 miles (149 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Bishop Auckland to Manchester Airport and tickets for this journey start from £21 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:27 | |
| Departure station | Bishop Auckland | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Airport | |
| Journey time | From 3h 32m | |
| Distance | 92 miles (149 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Bishop Auckland to Manchester Airport by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Bishop Auckland to Manchester Airport? Look no further.
You'll usually find 16 trains per day running between Bishop Auckland and Manchester Airport, which usually take 4 hours 58 minutes to complete the 92 miles (149 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Manchester Airport by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Bishop Auckland to Manchester Airport start from £21.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Manchester Airport? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Bishop Auckland to Manchester Airport
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bishop Auckland to Manchester Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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