TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the launch of a new all-night train service connecting Manchester city centre to Manchester Airport, set to begin on Sunday, 17 May. The service will provide hourly trains between Manchester Piccadilly and the airport throughout the night, ensuring passengers can access the terminals at any time.
New Timetable Details
The new timetable, introduced from 17 May, includes eight additional overnight services. This aims to improve connectivity for early morning and late-night travellers. Andrew McClements, a director at TPE, stated: “Although most of our services are unchanged, we encourage customers to take a moment to check any journeys they make regularly. We’re pleased to be introducing services that give customers more choice, added flexibility and an improved overall experience when travelling with us.”
Additional Service Changes
In addition to the airport services, TPE will add an extra weekday stop at Dewsbury on the 8.05am Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly service. Furthermore, during the Edinburgh Fringe festival, TPE will run two additional daily services from Monday, 3 August until Friday, 4 September to accommodate festival-goers returning from shows.
TPE is not the only operator adjusting its timetable. National Rail timetables change twice a year, in May and December. On 17 May, timetables across the country will be updated and will remain in effect until 12 December 2026, when the next change occurs.
