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Manchester to London train

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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London

Showing times and prices for 29 May

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
West Midlands Railway
08:303h54
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:24London Euston (EUS)
£621One-way
2 changes
East Midlands Railway
08:133h25
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:38London St Pancras International (STP)
£911One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
08:552h14
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:09London Euston (EUS)
£2201One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
09:152h12
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:27London Euston (EUS)
£2201One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:352h06
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:41London Euston (EUS)
£2201One-way
0 changes

Train timetableManchester to London

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, 29 May
East Midlands Railway
08:133h25
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:38London St Pancras International (STP)
1 change
Avanti West Coast
08:152h12
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:27London Euston (EUS)
0 changes
West Midlands Railway
08:303h54
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:24London Euston (EUS)
2 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:352h06
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:41London Euston (EUS)
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:552h14
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:09London Euston (EUS)
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
09:152h12
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:27London Euston (EUS)
0 changes

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Train times from Manchester to London

Showing times and prices for 29 May

Fastest Journey

2 h 6 m

Average

2 h 40 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

262 km

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

Fastest
Avanti West Coast
08:352h06
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:41London Euston (EUS)
£2201One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
09:152h12
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:27London Euston (EUS)
£2201One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:152h12
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:27London Euston (EUS)
£2201One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:552h14
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:09London Euston (EUS)
£2201One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
08:133h25
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:38London St Pancras International (STP)
£911One-way
1 change

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Overview: Train from Manchester to London

distanceDistance162 miles
durationAverage train duration2 h 9 min
priceAverage train ticket price£60 (€67)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 25 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersVirgin Trains, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Doggiosled, Bus, Chiltern Railways, Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express

Trains from Manchester to London cover the 162 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 9 min with our travel partners like Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Doggiosled, Bus, Chiltern Railways, Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £27, but the average price of train tickets is £60. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in London Waterloo.

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

You can travel by train to London from Manchester with Virgin Trains, West Midland Trains and East Midlands Trains for as low as £21. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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.

Manchester to London train information with West Midland Trains:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 54 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21

FAQs: Manchester to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to London 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 Manchester to London.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to London is £60; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to London train travel time is 2 h 9 min   for the 162 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to London leaves at 05: 11. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to London leaves at 21: 15.
Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day from Manchester to London with Virgin Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to London. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to London.
When taking a train from Manchester to London, you can count on Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Doggiosled, Bus, Chiltern Railways, Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Manchester to London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 15.

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

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

A trip to London from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to London by train is May.
You have options as you can travel from Manchester to London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and London

Manchester
London
Manchester Piccadilly is the most popular Manchester 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 Manchester for your journey to London.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
phone
Phone Number
+44 3457114141
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Manchester AirportWifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibility
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Public transport options for Manchester Victoria
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
Amenities at station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road or DeansgateAccessibility
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