London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£50

Average price

£85

Fastest journey

2 h 36 m

Average duration

2 h 43 m

Trains per day

37

Distance

259 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London St Pancras International (STP) 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 St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.

Fast trains

To travel from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.

  • Avanti West CoastW33343+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
    20:583h16
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    0:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £501One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW33358+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
    19:592h45
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    22:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW33310+Northern RailL89087+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
    20:213h36
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    23:57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £641One-way
    2 changes
  • Avanti West CoastW33356+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
    18:572h47
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    21:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £651One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW33136+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
    19:152h50
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    22:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £651One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £49.

Distance: 259 km

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Flight

£76

Average Price

£11

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Cheapest

£136

Average Price

3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 12m

Average total duration

4h 42m

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Additional time*

4h 1m

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1h 1m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

The table below shows live departures for London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Saturday 18 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC21567+Northern RailP28298
Delayed
12:04 13:02London St Pancras International (STP)
3h30
16:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33761+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
Delayed
12:33 13:13London St Pancras International (STP)
2h31
15:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33675+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
Delayed
12:50 13:30London St Pancras International (STP)
2h49
16:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21568+Transpennine ExpressW84704
On time
13:32 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h33
17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33382+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
Delayed
13:31 14:11London St Pancras International (STP)
2h33
16:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33436+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
Delayed
13:50 14:30London St Pancras International (STP)
2h39
17:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21570+Transpennine ExpressW84709
On time
14:32 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h33
18:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33550+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston15:13 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h31
17:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33468+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
Delayed
14:49 15:29London St Pancras International (STP)
2h51
18:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70997+Northern RailP24782
On time
16:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h30
19:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33685+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
Delayed
15:31 16:11London St Pancras International (STP)
2h33
18:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33462+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
Delayed
15:49 16:29London St Pancras International (STP)
2h46
19:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21573+Transpennine ExpressW84721
On time
17:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
20:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33500+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
Delayed
16:32 17:12London St Pancras International (STP)
2h32
19:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW3355617:30 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h44
20:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW71008+Transpennine ExpressW84726
On time
18:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW3342518:08 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h36
20:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33752
On time
18:30 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h43
21:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33541
On time
18:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h29
21:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33676+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston19:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h42
21:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33490
On time
19:53 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h57
22:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21575+Transpennine ExpressW84633
On time
20:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
23:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW3375020:36 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h00
23:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Sunday 19 July
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33144+Transport for WalesV163449:21 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h50
13:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC04191+Transpennine ExpressW846789:30 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h36
13:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW331729:51 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h11
13:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33352+CrossCountryG008609:54 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h35
13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33352+Northern RailL890859:54 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h52
13:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21138+Transpennine ExpressW8468410:34 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h29
14:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW3329410:51 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h58
13:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW3314211:43 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h36
14:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW3326712:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h43
14:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70947 · C0444612:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h34
15:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33270+Transport for WalesV2315212:10 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h05
15:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW3316112:13 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h52
15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW3335412:56 London St Pancras International (STP)
2h48
15:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change

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East Midlands Railway as well as Avanti West Coast offer trains services from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Trains from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 26m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
259 km
Average train duration
2h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£34
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 26m
First train
5:27
Last train
22:32
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London St Pancras International (STP) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
£70
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Price
£34
Avanti West Coast frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London St Pancras International (STP) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £34, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The train journey from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 259 km and takes approximately 2h 26m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 259 km.
The first train from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 5:27.
The last train from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 22:32.
Trains from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, there is a direct train between London St Pancras International (STP) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast.
To get from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
The cheapest way to get from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London St Pancras International to Manchester Piccadilly primarily traverses through urban and suburban landscapes, with some stretches offering views of the English countryside, but it is not typically considered one of the UK's most scenic routes.
A day trip from London St Pancras International to Manchester Piccadilly is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 26m. Trains run 9 times per day. The distance is 259 km.
Yes, you can take the train from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

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Important Stations and Airports in London St Pancras International (STP) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Most London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare London St Pancras International (STP) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Manchester
London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre

Bus91, N91 · 23m · £10 · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · £2 · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · £2 · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · £2 · every ~91 min

London St Pancras International train station facilities and services

London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.

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