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Travelling from London to Manchester by train? Advance Tickets can be as low as £7.73*, with average fares of £33.23. Benefit from Off-Peak train tickets, Return train tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets for extra savings. Enjoy the most cost-effective and pleasant journey with TrainPal. For more tips on saving money, visit our UK cheap train ticket guide.
From London to Manchester, take the fastest train in 2h 6m, typically 2h 12m. Daily, 51 trains depart from London, with the first at 00:34 and the last at 18:13. During Off-Peak times starting at 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter space with fewer people. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. We save you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:35 London Euston | 10:40 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 5h 5m | West Midlands Trains | Find tickets | |
06:10 London Euston | 08:25 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 15m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
06:21 London Euston | 11:13 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 4h 52m | West Midlands Trains | Find tickets | |
06:29 London Euston | 08:45 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 16m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
06:46 London Euston | 09:05 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 19m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
Experience seamless journey planning from London to Manchester. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.
| First train | 00:34 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 18:13 |
| Departure station | London |
| Arrival station | Manchester |
| Distance | 163 miles (262 km) |
| Journey time | From 2h 6m |
| Price | From £7.73 |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Northern, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales |
It takes an average of 2h 12m to travel from London to Manchester by train. The distance is approximately 262 km. Normally, 51 trains per day travel from London to Manchester, with the first train departing at 00:34 and the last at 18:13.
The best and fastest train from London to Manchester departs from London Euston. Located on the London Inner Ring Road, between Cardington Street and Eversholt Street in the London Borough of Camden, Euston Station is easily accessible by buses, taxis, and the London Underground.
London Euston provides train services to other major cities such as Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Northampton, and Watford. The main train operators serving this station include Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, and London Overground, ensuring a wide range of travel options.
London Euston is also well-connected to the London Underground, with direct access to the Northern and Victoria lines. This makes it convenient for passengers to reach other parts of London seamlessly.
The main stops along this journey include Milton Keynes Central, Stoke-on-Trent, Stockport, and beyond. The stops may vary depending on the time, train operators, and train routes.
The best and fastest train from London to Manchester arrives at Manchester Piccadilly. Located in the southeast of the city centre, Manchester Piccadilly Station is easily accessible by various modes of transport, including buses, taxis, and the Metrolink trams.
Manchester Piccadilly provides train services to other major cities such as Bristol, Liverpool, Chester, Sheffield, and Bradford. The main train operators serving this station include Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales, ensuring a wide range of travel options.
Near Manchester Piccadilly, visit the vibrant Northern Quarter for its street art and cafes, explore the Manchester Art Gallery, and enjoy shopping and dining in the bustling Piccadilly Gardens area.
Travel from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly in about 2 hours and 15 minutes with Avanti West Coast trains.
Along the way, enjoy views of the scenic English countryside, rolling hills, and quaint villages, as well as the Chiltern Hills, lush landscapes of the Trent Valley, and the edge of the Peak District, offering a picturesque travel experience.
Avanti West Coast is the premier provider of long-distance trains on the West Coast. It offers high-speed trains from London to destinations such as Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Chester.
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