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Cheap train tickets from London to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 20 May

Cheapest

£58

Average

£153

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

08:463h29

London Euston (EUS)

12:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£581One-way

1 change

08:033h02

London St Pancras International (STP)

11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1481One-way

1 change

08:532h12

London Euston (EUS)

11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1771One-way

0 changes

09:132h06

London Euston (EUS)

11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1771One-way

0 changes

08:332h11

London Euston (EUS)

10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£2071One-way

0 changes

Train timetableLondon to Manchester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, 20 May

East Midlands Railway

08:033h02

London St Pancras International (STP)

11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

1 change

Avanti West Coast

08:132h06

London Euston (EUS)

10:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

0 changes

Avanti West Coast

08:332h11

London Euston (EUS)

10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

0 changes

West Midlands Railway

08:463h29

London Euston (EUS)

12:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

1 change

Avanti West Coast

08:532h12

London Euston (EUS)

11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

0 changes

Avanti West Coast

09:132h06

London Euston (EUS)

11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

0 changes

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Train times from London to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 20 May

Fastest Journey

2 h 6 m

Average

2 h 31 m

Trains per day

Distance

262 km

Of the 6 trains that leave London for Manchester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:132h06

London Euston (EUS)

10:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£2071One-way

0 changes

Fastest

09:132h06

London Euston (EUS)

11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1771One-way

0 changes

08:332h11

London Euston (EUS)

10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£2071One-way

0 changes

08:532h12

London Euston (EUS)

11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1771One-way

0 changes

08:033h02

London St Pancras International (STP)

11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1481One-way

1 change

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Overview: Train from London to Manchester

Distance	162 miles
Average train duration	2 h 6 min
Average train ticket price	£65 (€72)
Train frequency	51 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 43 direct trains a day
Train companies	Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Doggiosled, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways or Northern Rail (3)

Trains from London to Manchester cover the 162 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 6 min with our travel partners like Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Doggiosled, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways or Northern Rail (3). Normally, there are 51 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £65, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £30. Travellers depart most frequently from London Waterloo and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Train companies: Virgin Trains, West Midland Trains and East Midlands Trains trains London to Manchester

Travel between London and Manchester from £4 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, West Midland Trains and East Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

London to Manchester train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: £81

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from London to Manchester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

London to Manchester train information with West Midland Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £42

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys between London and Manchester. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains from London to Manchester. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from London to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: £35
Virgin Trains frequency: 51 a day

FAQs: London to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from London to Manchester can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Manchester is £65; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Manchester train travel time is 2 h 6 min for the 162 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Manchester leaves at 05: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Manchester leaves at 22: 32.

Yes, there are 43 direct trains a day from London to Manchester with Virgin Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London to Manchester.

For the best London to Manchester train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Doggiosled, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from London to Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 32.

When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your journey from including London Waterloo, London Euston and London Paddington. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in train stations like Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Waterloo, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Manchester by train is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Manchester

London

Manchester

London Waterloo is the most popular London railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in London for your journey to Manchester.

London Waterloo Wifi

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London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Public transport options for London Waterloo

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

London Euston Wifi

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Address

Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transport options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.

London Paddington Wifi

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Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transport options for London Paddington

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

London St Pancras International Wifi

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Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

Phone Number

+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transport options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Victoria Wifi

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London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transport options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London Liverpool Street Wifi

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London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transport options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

London Kings Cross Wifi

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Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36

Public transport options for London Kings Cross

Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A

London Bridge Wifi

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London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transport options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Marylebone Wifi

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London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ

Public transport options for London Marylebone

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.

London Blackfriars Wifi

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London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY

London Fenchurch Street Wifi

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London Fenchurch Street station, Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJ

Public transport options for London Fenchurch Street

Onward travel information: Rail replacement buses will stop outside HSBC on Fenchurch Street. Aldgate Bus Station. Details of the buses serving Fenchurch Street and Aldgate area, and the Bus Stops they are using is available here
Metro: London Underground (Circle Line and District Line) at Tower Hill - 200m from the Tower Hill exit London Underground (Metropolitan Line, Circle Line) at Aldgate - 300m from Fenchurch Place exit. Docklands Light Railway at Tower Gateway - 300m from the Tower Hill exit.

London Charing Cross Shopping

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London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF

Public transport options for London Charing Cross

Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.

London Cannon Street Shopping

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London Cannon Street station, Cannon Street, London, Greater London, EC4N 6AP

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