London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with Avanti West Coast

Sun, 26 Jan
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Cheap train tickets from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Cheapest

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

Avanti West Coast
07:353h32
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:07Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£591One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
11:282h51
London Waterloo (WAT)
14:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£731One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:274h03
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£891One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
09:363h26
London Waterloo (WAT)
13:02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£901One-way
0 changes

London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 26 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast11:28 London Waterloo (WAT)2h51 14:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast08:27 London Waterloo (WAT)4h03 12:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast09:36 London Waterloo (WAT)3h26 13:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast07:35 London Waterloo (WAT)3h32 11:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect

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Train times from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Fastest Journey

2 h 51 m

Average

3 h 28 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

262 km

Of the 4 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Avanti West Coast
11:282h51
London Waterloo (WAT)
14:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£731One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
09:363h26
London Waterloo (WAT)
13:02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£901One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
07:353h32
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:07Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£591One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:274h03
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£891One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £9 by bus.
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 £9
Distance
262 km
Average train duration
2h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£35
Trains per day
8
Train providers
4
Fastest train
2h 41m
First train
06:53
Last train
20:59
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 £9

Train companies: Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways trains London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

For as little as £34 you can travel by train to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Waterloo (WAT) with Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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.

Virgin Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: £34

FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as £39 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is £63; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is on average 2 h 41 min   for the 162 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Waterloo (WAT) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 05: 53. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 21: 50.
There are 9 trains a day from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
For the journey from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between London Waterloo (WAT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 50.
A trip to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Waterloo (WAT) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is January.
You have options as you can travel between London Waterloo (WAT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

London
Manchester
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

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