The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare flight, coach and train for London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 259 km
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3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:45 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h50 | 11:35 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Raileurope or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including flight, bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:45, the last at 10:02. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 08:45 |
Last train 10:02 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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: London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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)
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