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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 42 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.
Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+
W342738:002h44London Charing Cross (CHX)10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£411One-way1 change- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W339618:202h45London Charing Cross (CHX)11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£411One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W340388:402h39London Charing Cross (CHX)11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£421One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W341029:402h39London Charing Cross (CHX)12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W340599:202h45London Charing Cross (CHX)12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W341029:402h39London Charing Cross (CHX)12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W340388:402h39London Charing Cross (CHX)11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£421One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W342738:002h44London Charing Cross (CHX)10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£411One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W341859:002h44London Charing Cross (CHX)11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London Euston+W340599:202h45London Charing Cross (CHX)12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a flight costs an average of £302.
Distance: 261 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £302 Average Price | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £87.
A coach is £286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £302.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Coach takes on average 5h 3m.
The journey is about 1h 33m faster (2h 34m by train vs 4h 7m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£87 vs £94). 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
London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 |
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| 5:58 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 3h42 | 9:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:57 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 3h28 | 11:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:40 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2h39 | 11:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 07:41. The fastest train covers the 261 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 5:08 |
Last train 7:41 |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London Charing Cross (CHX) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Charing Cross (CHX) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare London Charing Cross (CHX) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Charing Cross from London city centre
London Charing Cross train station facilities and services
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Charing Cross.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers, Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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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