Manchester Transport - Rail, Coach and Bus
Manchester Airport is easily accessible 24 hours a day from anywhere in the UK by public and private transport. Served by National Express coaches direct to the terminal door, trains and by a network of taxi and bus services. There are also various motorways and major roads leading to Manchester if you prefer to drive yourself.
Manchester by Coach
Take advantage of no booking fee on all National Express coaches when you book your coach journey.
Manchester by Train
With a convenient train service operating you can travel all over the country to and from Manchester airport.
Manchester by Bus
Many routes are served by bus including getting to and from Manchester city centre and the surrounding areas.
Manchester Airport by Taxi
Taxis are a great, hassle-free and convenient way to get to the airport. There are over 500 taxi companies serving Manchester airport and the surrounding areas, many of which specialise in airport taxis and can offer great rates.
Find cheap airport taxis near you by checking out our Manchester airport Taxi Listings.
The listings include contact details and a description of each company's services to help you book a taxi to suit your needs.
Manchester Airport by Coach
National Express runs an extensive range of excellent coach services to and from all 3 terminals at Manchester Airport covering the whole of the UK.
Services run daily to Terminal 1 Bus Station and Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall. Those requiring Terminal 3 should use the Terminal 1 Bus Station.Services operate all over the UK with many direct routes to and from Manchester Airport
Save time and money by paying no booking fee when you purchase your tickets online.
Manchester Airport by Train
Manchester Airport railway station is in the heart of the airport complex with Skylinks connecting the three terminals to the upper level of the railway station.
Train times and information can be obtained from Railtrack.
Tel: 0845 748 4950
There are regular connections to the Airport from Manchester Piccadilly and Preston. From Monday to Saturdary six trains an hour run between the Airport and Manchester Piccadilly during the day with four per hour on Sundays. Night services are less frequent.
Disabled passengers should arrange assistance at least 24 hours before their journey by contacting the relevant train company direct.
Manchester Airport by Bus
Skyline buses are provided by a partnership between Manchester Airport and the bus operators Stagecoach Manchester, Trent and Arriva North West. All Skyline buses run every half-hour to Manchester Airport from very early in the morning to late at night.
For bus times and routes contact the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive.
Tel: +44 (0)870 608 2 608
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive
The Styal Shuttle 200 provides a link between Manchester Airport and Wilmslow, Moss Nook, Styal Village and the National Trust's Quarry Bank Mill.
For further information contact Cheshire Bus Line:
Tel: +44 (0)1625 534850