Trains from London to Manchester

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.