London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with Avanti West Coast

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Oct

Cheapest price on 17 Oct

£80

Average ticket price on 17 Oct

£89

Fastest journey on 17 Oct

3 h 3 m

Average journey duration on 17 Oct

3 h 3 m

Trains on 17 Oct

29

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 £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.

Fast trains

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

  • TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33436
    13:173h48
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    17:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £801One-way
    1 change
  • TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33462
    15:423h23
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    19:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £801One-way
    1 change
  • TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33556
    16:423h23
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    20:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £801One-way
    1 change
  • TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33750
    19:463h49
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    23:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £801One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayW70951+Transpennine ExpressW84668
    8:023h03
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £901One-way
    1 change

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 10 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 10m.

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 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£34
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
2h 10m
First train
4:13
Last train
21:32
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
14 days
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

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, Friday 16 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC21772+Transpennine ExpressC2436522:32 London St Pancras International (STP)
6h20
4:52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Saturday 17 October
East Midlands RailwayW70941+Transpennine ExpressW846555:30 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h35
9:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70942+Northern RailP247806:00 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h32
9:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70946+Transpennine ExpressW846627:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33386+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+CrossCountryG667207:14 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h45
10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70951+Transpennine ExpressW846688:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33616+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+CrossCountryG008538:18 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h41
11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70957+Transpennine ExpressW846749:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33388+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+CrossCountryG667319:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h52
12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21563+Transpennine ExpressW846799:32 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h33
13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21564+Northern RailP2827010:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h30
13:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33756+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+CrossCountryG6673610:13 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h46
13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70968+Transpennine ExpressW8468511:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33778+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+CrossCountryG0086411:13 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h46
14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21566+Transpennine ExpressW8469112:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33608+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+CrossCountryG0087012:16 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h43
15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21567+Transpennine ExpressW8469813:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
16:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33442+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+CrossCountryG0087713:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h52
16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33436+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston13:17 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h48
17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21568+Transpennine ExpressW8470413:32 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h33
17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21569+Transpennine ExpressW8470414:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21571+Transpennine ExpressW8470915:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
18:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33462+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston15:42 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h23
19:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70997+Transpennine ExpressW8471516:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
19:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33523+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+CrossCountryG0089316:10 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h49
19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33556+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston16:42 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h23
20:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW71010+Transpennine ExpressW8473318:32 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h33
22:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33490+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston19:05 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h45
22:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33750+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston19:46 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h49
23:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21575+Transpennine ExpressW8463320:02 London St Pancras International (STP)
3h03
23:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change

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East Midlands Railway as well as Avanti West Coast or Lumo offer trains services from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or Lumo to find the best option for your trip from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Lumo from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Lumo 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.

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 Avanti West Coast Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£34
Avanti West Coast frequency
9 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

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 East Midlands Railway Duration
2h 51m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£40
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

Lumo

About
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lumo Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Lumo Price
£69
Lumo frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class includes complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included with all tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs on leads allowed with fee
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 £37, while the average price tends to be around £90.
The train journey from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 259 km and takes approximately 2h 10m. Trains run 9 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 5:21.
The last train from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 22:35.
Trains from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
There is no night train service from London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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.
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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