How to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1 by train?

By train

To get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1 in Manchester, take the NORTHERN train from Chester station to Earlestown station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Earlestown station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Earlestown
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wilmslow
  • 5
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1 in Manchester, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1

The distance between Terminal 1, Manchester and Terminal 1, Manchester is approximately 50.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1 by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Terminal 1

Terminal 1 is located at Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink).

Bus stations close to Terminal 1:

  • Manchester Airport the Station
  • East Road

Public transport stations close to Terminal 1, Manchester

Terminal 1 is located at Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is World Freight Terminal.

Bus stations close to Terminal 1:

  • World Freight Terminal
  • Manchester Airport the Station
  • East Road

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1 in Manchester, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Terminal 1 and Terminal 1 in Manchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1 in Manchester?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Chester station near Terminal 1 to Leeds station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Manchester Airport station near Terminal 1 in Manchester

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1 in Manchester by train?

    The total travel time between Terminal 1 and Terminal 1 in Manchester by train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Terminal 1 to get to Terminal 1 in Manchester?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Chester station near Terminal 1 in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Terminal 1 and Terminal 1 in Manchester?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Airport station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Manchester.

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