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Manchester Airport to Gathurst by train

First train

03:48

Last train

21:59

Departure station

Manchester Airport

Arrival station

Gathurst

Journey time

From 1h 8m

Distance

22 miles (35 km)

Frequency

18 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express

Taking the train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst in 1 hour 8 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 32 minutes to travel the 22 miles (35 km) from Manchester Airport to Gathurst by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 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. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to Gathurst.

Book train tickets from Manchester Airport to Gathurst in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Gathurst by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester Airport to Gathurst? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst take?

The average journey time by train between Manchester Airport and Gathurst is 1 hour and 32 minutes, with around 18 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Manchester Airport and Gathurst by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst?

No, there are no direct train services from Manchester Airport to Gathurst. Travelling from Manchester Airport to Gathurst by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst leave?

The first train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst leaves at 03:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst leave?

The last train from Manchester Airport to Gathurst leaves at 21:59. 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.

What's the distance between Manchester Airport and Gathurst by train?

Trains travelling from Manchester Airport to Gathurst cover a distance of around 22 miles (35 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Gathurst to Manchester Airport.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Gathurst

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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