The cheapest and fastest trains from Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kentish Town (KTN) 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 Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
To travel from Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least 2 changes.
16:523h43Kentish Town (KTN)20:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£931One-way2 changes
15:523h12Kentish Town (KTN)19:04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1031One-way2 changes
19:523h16Kentish Town (KTN)23:08Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1031One-way2 changes
15:523h12Kentish Town (KTN)19:04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1031One-way2 changes
19:523h16Kentish Town (KTN)23:08Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1031One-way2 changes
16:523h43Kentish Town (KTN)20:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£931One-way2 changes
Live departures
Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday 7 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:52 Kentish Town (KTN) | 3h45 | 0:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:22 Kentish Town (KTN) | 6h22 | 4:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:07 Kentish Town (KTN) | 9h28 | 8:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 15:52, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 257 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 257 km |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 15:52 |
Last train 23:07 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Thameslink from Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Kentish Town (KTN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £85. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Kentish Town (KTN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kentish Town (KTN) 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 Kentish Town (KTN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This station does not have step-free access
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, customer service staff provide assistance where possible.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Next to the entrance in Kentish Town Road.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops in Kentish Town Road.
- Metro: Northern Line
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
