Trains from Manchester Airport
to Shotton
From £26.50
Manchester Airport to Shottonby train on average takes 1 hrs 41 mins
Manchester Airport to Shotton one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £26.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Airport at 05:25
- Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 23:20
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Under 5s go freeManchester Airport to Shotton train times
| Last updated: 18:12:38
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
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19:25 Manchester Airport On Time | 20:57 Shotton On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 1h 32m, Direct | ||
20:04 Manchester Airport On Time | 21:51 Shotton On Time | Anytime Day Single, TransPennine Express | 1h 47m, 2 changes | ||
21:26 Manchester Airport On Time | 23:06 Shotton On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 1h 40m, 1 change |
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 OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TP
- Luggage
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- ToiletsYes
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 toiletsYes
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 ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist InformationYes
There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm MachineYes
There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De ChangeNo
The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- ShopsYes
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.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- 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 toiletsYes
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
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- 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 - AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
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 gatesYes
- Parking
- NameManchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces0
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Spaces Note
Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces50
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- 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 hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
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 GatesYes
A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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 AvailableYes
Shotton facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the ticket vending machine or ticket office.
To get a TFW Smartcard, visit our website: www.tfw.wales
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus/coach stop near the Rivertown URC Church.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01352 752121CH5 1DL - Operator NameFlintshire County Council
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces26
- ChargesDaily: £1.50
Note:Parking charges apply. Further information on this car park is available on Flintshire County Council's website section on parking. Car parks (flintshire.gov.uk)
- Number Accessible Spaces3
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces22
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
10 Sheffield stands providing 20 cycle parking spaces under shelter are located adjacent to the westbound platform on the Chester to Holyhead line.
2 lockers, provided by Flintshire County Council, are situated in the car park and adjacent to the ramp leading you to the Bidston bound platform on the Borderlands line.
- Annotation
10 stands providing a total of 20 spaces are located under a shelter, and adjacent to the westbound platform on the Chester to Holyhead line (formerly known as Shotton Low Level)
- TypeStands
Lockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
If requiring passenger assist please see the conductor on the train. For other queries please see station staff during ticket office hours.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 12:30
Sat 08:45 to 12:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. They are touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesChester
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category B3.
Shotton station is split into two levels. Shotton and Shotton High Level.
At Shotton (Platforms 1 and 2):
No wheelchair access to Platform 1 (to Chester).
Access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is via the small car park at the end of Alexandra Street.
Customers are advised to travel to Flint and change trains.
Shotton High Level (Platforms 3 and 4):
No wheelchair access between platforms. Steep paths to platforms via Chester Road West and under bridge.
The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton High Level is Hawarden Bridge.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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