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Compare coach and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 262 km
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Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:18, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 3h 5m.
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 £6
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 07:18 |
Last train 18:59 |
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 £6
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £6. 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 Duration
3h 6m
Cheapest Price
£94
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 Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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.
To get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from London Waterloo to Manchester Oxford Road primarily travels through urban and industrial areas, with some stretches of countryside, but it is not typically considered one of the more scenic rail routes in the UK.
Booking trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from London Waterloo to Manchester Oxford Road is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 5m. Trains run 6 times per day, and the distance is 262 km.
The cost of a train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £50, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The train distance from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is 262 km.
The cheapest way to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is by coach, costing approximately £6.
The train journey from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) covers a distance of 262 km and takes approximately 3h 5m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) leaves at 7:18.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
The last train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) departs at 18:59.
Yes, you can take the train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
There is no night train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
London
Manchester
The major train station for departures in London is London Waterloo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Waterloo for your trip from London to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Waterloo
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Oxford Road for your journey to Manchester from London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
- 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)
Most popular train connections from London Waterloo (WAT)
Most popular trains to and from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and London Waterloo (WAT)
Most popular train connections to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
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