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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£64
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
3 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
3 h 27 m
Trains on 12 Sept
1
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.
10:023h27Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)13:29London Kings Cross (KGX)£641One-way0 changes
- 10:023h27Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)13:29London Kings Cross (KGX)£641One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 259 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £57.
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 58m.
The journey is about 1h 5m faster (2h 52m by train vs 3h 57m by car) and roughly £18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£57 vs £75). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:02 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h27 | 13:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Raileurope or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
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Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:39, the last at 07:39. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 7:39 |
Last train 7:39 |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
Most Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
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