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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£62
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 4 m
Trains on 18 Sept
19
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least 2 changes.
W34024+
Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+
C8274417:373h28East Croydon (ECR)21:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£441One-way2 changes- W34022+
W45429+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston17:313h13East Croydon (ECR)20:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£481One-way2 changes - W34273+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W454377:313h13East Croydon (ECR)10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£511One-way2 changes
- W33961+W45606+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston7:513h14East Croydon (ECR)11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£511One-way2 changes
- C01312+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W455416:513h14East Croydon (ECR)10:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£511One-way2 changes
- W34038+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+G883658:153h04East Croydon (ECR)11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£601One-way2 changes
- W34070+G88357+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston7:153h04East Croydon (ECR)10:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£511One-way2 changes
- W34102+G88375+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston9:153h04East Croydon (ECR)12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£721One-way2 changes
- W34193+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+G8846817:153h04East Croydon (ECR)20:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£511One-way2 changes
- W34074+G88408+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston12:153h04East Croydon (ECR)15:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£931One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a flight costs an average of £219.
Distance: 275 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £219 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £71.
A coach is £206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £219.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Coach takes on average 4h 54m.
The journey is about 1h 49m faster (2h 45m by train vs 4h 34m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£71 vs £78). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34175+C22358 | 5:20 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h45 | 9:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45420+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34147 | 6:21 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h23 | 9:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34102+G88375 | 9:15 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h04 | 12:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45424+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34040 | 9:31 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h13 | 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45535+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34210 | 9:51 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h14 | 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34198+G88386 | 10:15 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h04 | 13:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45428+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W33931 | 10:31 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h13 | 13:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45553+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34101 | 10:51 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h14 | 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34074+G88408 | 12:15 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h04 | 15:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45434+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W33954 | 12:31 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h13 | 15:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34053+G88414 | 12:46 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h19 | 16:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45534+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34053 | 12:51 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h14 | 16:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34280+G88420 | 13:15 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h04 | 16:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45432+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W33926 | 13:31 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h13 | 16:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W45536+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W34157 | 13:51 East Croydon (ECR) | 3h14 | 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 10:15. The fastest train covers the 275 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 275 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 4:21 |
Last train 10:15 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between East Croydon (ECR) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in East Croydon (ECR) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most East Croydon (ECR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the East Croydon to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare East Croydon (ECR) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
East Croydon train station facilities and services
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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