Trains from London to Manchester
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Manchester will cost around £ 100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 100.
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The fastest trains
from London
to Manchester
Fastest Journey
2h 33m
Average
2h 50m
train per day
5
Distance
262 km
Showing times and prices for May 26
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Manchester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 2h 50m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2h 33m .
The slowest trains will take 3h 10m 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.
Journey Summary
London to Manchester Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 2 hours 12 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | £67 | |
| Trains depart from: | London | |
| Trains arrive in: | Manchester | |
| Distance: | 262 km | |
| Train Companies: | Virgin Trains |
Trains from London to Manchester: Train Times
- Trains from London to Manchester run approximately 3 times per hour.
- London to Manchester train services commence from 07:16 in morning.
- The last train from London to Manchester is at 00:30.
- Be wary of weekends and public holidays, there will likely be restricted services. The Journey Planner at the top of the page will help you find the right London to Manchester train for you.
- The London to Manchester train usually takes just over 2 hours to complete, with the fastest services taking only 2 hours and 7 minutes to reach Manchester.
- If you are collecting your London to Manchester train ticket at the train station, ensure you have the card you made the booking with.
Do direct services run from London to Manchester?
Direct services are available on trains from London to Manchester. On weekends, a change at Warrington is often necessary and on Sunday services take significantly longer.
Manchester Piccadilly station information
Manchester, in the north-west of England, is a large city that was profoundly influenced by the industrial revolution due to its textile manufacturing, growing in a short period from a small town to become the booming metropolis it is today. The main station in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly, which is also the terminus for trains to Manchester from London. Manchester Piccadilly Station is located very centrally within Manchester. The city’s central shopping district is easy to get to from the station and is just a simply walk down Piccadilly road until you reach the shops. Metroshuttles and trams also leave the station every 7 minutes and provide connections further central as well as to other parts of the city. Train connections to and from Manchester Airport are also available from Manchester Piccadilly Station.
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