Trains from London to Manchester

The good news is that passengers can travel from London to Manchester by train in as little as two hours when they take one of the many direct services on offer with Virgin Trains between the two cities. The operator's high-speed trains cover the 200-mile journey in a fraction of the time that it would take to drive, making rail travel a great choice.

Which train companies travel from London to Manchester?

This route is operated entirely by Virgin Trains using its network of high-speed trains. The route is direct and the service stops at very few stations along the way, making it extremely fast, enjoyable and efficient. So much so in fact, that commuters make the journey on a regular basis alongside tourists and daytrippers.

How long is the train from London to Manchester?

The shortest journey takes 2 hours 5 minutes from London Euston to Manchester Picadilly. The vast majority of these services are direct, with the exception of the overnight sleeper services which tend to require a single changeover at Birmingham New Street and which can take 8 hours due to the longer connection times.

How many trains are there from London to Manchester?

Passengers can find up to three services operating every hour from London Euston to Manchester Picadilly, and usually at least three services every hour. Services run from around 6:00 a.m. and operate until after 10:00 p.m. when the sleeper services kick in.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Manchester?

Departure train station: Trains depart from London Euston A primary transport hub and terminal station for central London travellers, London Euston has trolleys and waiting areas, a First-Class lounge, accessible toilets with baby change facilities and showers, retail, food and coffee outlets, newsagents, payphones, free WiFi, help and information boards and desks, ticketing facilities and more. The London Underground services link to the station and there are buses and taxi ranks directly outside. The location is also ideal for making an onward journey by foot.

Arrival train station: The main train station in Manchester, Piccadilly Station is located on the edge of the city centre and it's just a short walk to the bus hub. There is a car park outside, a taxi rank and the city Metro service links from the train station. In the main waiting area there are digital information boards, ticket and help desks, supermarket, food, drink and retail concessions, payphones, ATMs, accessible toilets and trolleys.