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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£72

Average price

£84

Fastest journey

2 h 38 m

Average duration

3 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

253 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MAN) for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 m 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.

08:413h36

Manchester Airport (MAN)

12:17London

£721One-way

0 changes

09:493h09

Manchester Airport (MAN)

12:58London

£871One-way

0 changes

14:133h11

Manchester Airport (MAN)

17:24London

£871One-way

0 changes

07:413h44

Manchester Airport (MAN)

11:25London

£881One-way

0 changes

11:102h48

Manchester Airport (MAN)

13:58London

£881One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Airport (MAN) to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m.

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Train	Most popular Coach	Flight
£88 Average Price	£26 Average Price Cheapest	£198 Average Price
3h 19m average duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 39m average duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 23m average duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

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 £10

Distance

252 km

Average train duration

2h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

£39

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 32m

First train

07:04

Last train

20:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Train companies: Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) trains Manchester Airport (MAN) to London

You can travel by train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and London with Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) for as low as £38. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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.

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: £38

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: £211
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MAN) to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) to London.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London can start from as little as £39 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport (MAN) to London is £84; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester Airport (MAN) to London train travel time is 2 h 34 min for the 156 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London leaves at 05: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London leaves at 19: 48.

There are 8 trains a day from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Manchester Airport (MAN) to London train with Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip between Manchester Airport (MAN) and London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 48.

A trip to London from Manchester Airport (MAN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester Airport (MAN) and London including taking a train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MAN) and London

Manchester

London

London Victoria Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth

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 at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Public transport options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London Euston Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
Sun: 07:00 - 00:00

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.

Dining

Burger King
Caffè Nero
Nando's
The Signal Box
Delice de France
Tortilla
Starbucks
AMT Coffee
Upper Crust
Camden Food Co.
& many more

Taxis

Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.

Accessibility

Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.

Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Hilton London Euston
The Wesley Euston Hotel
Travelodge London Central Euston

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
Sun: 07:00 - 00:00

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Located near the center of the station's main concourse.

Public transport options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.