London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

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Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 13 Sept

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
08:332h46
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£681One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
10:332h46
London Kings Cross (KGX)
13:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£841One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
10:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£981One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
09:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£981One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
08:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£981One-way
1 change

Train timetableLondon Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 September
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
08:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
08:332h46
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
09:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
09:332h46
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
10:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
10:332h46
London Kings Cross (KGX)
13:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change

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Train times from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 13 Sept

Fastest Journey

2 h 31 m

Average

2 h 38 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

259 km

To travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
10:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£981One-way
1 change
Fastest
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
09:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£981One-way
1 change
Fastest
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
08:132h31
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£981One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
08:332h46
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£681One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
09:332h46
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£981One-way
1 change

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Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

distanceDistance161 miles
durationAverage train duration2 h 26 min
priceAverage train ticket price£78 (€88)
frequencyTrain frequency51 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 44 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or LNER

Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) cover the 161 miles long route taking on average 2 h 26 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or LNER. Normally, there are 51 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £27, but the average price of train tickets is £78.

Train companies: Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and West Midlands Trains trains London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and West Midlands Trains trains will get you from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

East Midlands Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 33 min
  • Cheapest Price: £80

FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is £78; 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 Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train time is 2 h 26 min   covering the 161 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 05: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 20: 38.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 44 direct trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
For the journey from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or LNER. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Kings Cross (KGX) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 38.
A trip to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Kings Cross (KGX) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is March.
You have options as you can travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Trains departing from London Kings Cross

Distance from London Kings Cross to city center
Distance from London Kings Cross to city center
2.2 miles (3.6 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
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
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
London City Airport
9 miles
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 30 minutes. Take the Southeastern line from St Pancras International to Stratford International, then take the DLR line to the airport.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
Located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
Lockers
Lockers
Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08: 00 until 21: 00.
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. Clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
Dining
Dining
Caffè Nero | Starbucks | The Pasty Shop | Upper Crust | Giraffe World Kitchen | Black Sheep Coffee | Hotel Chocolat | Leon | Pret a Manger | Wasabi | & more
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located near the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.

Trains arriving to Manchester Piccadilly

Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
0.5 miles (767 m)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Manchester Airport
8 miles
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached by public transit in about 30 minutes via the Northern and TransPennine Express trains.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
ATM
ATM
There are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Taxi
Taxi
Lockers
Lockers
Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08: 00 to 21: 00.
Dining
Dining
Burger King | Caffè Nero | Carluccio’s | Hotel Chocolat | Starbucks | The Pasty Shop | Costa Coffee | Pret a Manger | Upper Crust | McDonald's | & more
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Hertz | Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Accessibility
Accessibility
There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

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