Manchester Airport to London Paddington Train Tickets & Timetables

Manchester Airport to London Paddingtonby train on average takes 3 hrs 15 mins

Manchester Airport to London Paddington one way only

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Trains depart every 34 minutes
First train leaves Manchester Airport at 04:07
Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 21:01

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Manchester Airport to London Paddington train times

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Station Message

From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.

If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.

How to book a bike space:

"ó WhatsApp: 07812 223 336

"ó Twitter: @TPEAssist

"ó Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)

"ó Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.

"ó Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.

PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station

From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here

Manchester Airport facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TP
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist Information
  
  Yes
  
  There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De Change
  
  No
  
  The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  351 600 1671
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Name
  
  Manchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  50
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 107 2149
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
  Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Station Message

London Paddington Ticket Office Reduced Opening Hours

London Paddington ticket office will have the following changes to planned opening hours:

Monday 30th December - Saturday 4th January - 06:10 - 21:00

Sunday 5th January - 07:40 - 21:00

Monday 6th January - Saturday 11th January - 06:10 - 21:00

Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine or digitally.

London Paddington facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 1
- Penalty Fares
  
  Url: https://www.gwr.com/help-and-support/penalties-and-enforcements
  
  GW
  
  XR
  
  LT
  
  HX
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.excess-baggage.com/
  
  020 3468 4709
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- First Class Lounge
  
  Located
  Platform 1.
  Tickets Accepted
  All First Class.
  Facilities
  The First Class lounge offers the choice of a modern, comfortable bar area or the traditional, Victorian feel lounge.
  The modern extension has armchairs and tables with a bar offering complimentary refreshments. It also has workstations with access to the Internet.
  There is a large screen TVs showing Sky News and also a departures board showing train times.
  The Victorian lounge offers old world splendour and comfort, with large armchairs and soft lighting, making it the perfect area to relax.
  There is also a pre-bookable conference room which can seat up to eight people. Call 0207 313 1109 for more information.
  Refreshments
  Bar offering complimentary refreshments.
  Wi-Fi
  Available.
  Showers
  No.
  Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers
  Yes.
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Platform 12
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee shop Buffet Coffee kiosk Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable)
- Toilets
  Yes
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12.
  A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12.
  There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms;
  - within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1
  - within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Paddington station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on concourse
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12.
  A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12.
  There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms;
  - within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1
  - within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Paddington station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Accessibility
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance is available to and from platforms. Please contact customer services of the appropriate train operator, 48 hours in advance: Great Western Railway - 0800 197 1329 Heathrow Express - 0208 757 2700.
  Our Passenger Assistance meeting point is in our station reception area by Platform 1 and is open 7 days a week from 07:00 - 23:00. From 23:00 - 07:00, passengers requiring assistance can call the Shift Station Manager on 07799 337435. The meeting point for Passenger Assist during these hours will be on Platform 1 outside the Passenger Assist / Station Reception and The Taxi Rank area.
  There are information and help points phones throughout the station, including platforms and Taxi ranks. They are large circular White and Yellow phones.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1, 8 & 9 don't have ticket gates but all gates are wide have access
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  There is a staffed drop-off point at the Taxi Deck above Platform 12.
  Mobility assistance is available from this point. It is preferred if this assistance is booked in advance on 0800 197 1329.
  Opening Times
  Monday - Friday 07:00 - 23:00
  Saturday & Sunday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  Located
  Platform 1.
  Tickets Accepted
  All First Class.
  Facilities
  The First Class lounge offers the choice of a modern, comfortable bar area or the traditional, Victorian feel lounge.
  The modern extension has armchairs and tables with a bar offering complimentary refreshments. It also has workstations with access to the Internet.
  There is a large screen TVs showing Sky News and also a departures board showing train times.
  The Victorian lounge offers old world splendour and comfort, with large armchairs and soft lighting, making it the perfect area to relax.
  There is also a pre-bookable conference room which can seat up to eight people. Call 0207 313 1109 for more information.
  Refreshments
  Bar offering complimentary refreshments.
  Wi-Fi
  Available.
  Showers
  No.
  Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers
  Yes.

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Trains from Manchester Airportto London PaddingtonFrom £55.00

Manchester Airport to London Paddingtonby train on average takes 3 hrs 15 mins

Manchester Airport to London Paddington one way only

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