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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£65
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£119
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
3 h 6 m
Trains on 07 Sept
16
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Tube from London Euston to London Victoria12:543h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)16:09East Croydon (ECR)£651One-way2 changes- W34270+C93129+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria13:143h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)16:26East Croydon (ECR)£651One-way2 changes
- W33948+C93119+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria12:143h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:26East Croydon (ECR)£721One-way2 changes
- W33925+G88453+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria12:343h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:39East Croydon (ECR)£721One-way2 changes
- W33975+G88447+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria11:543h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:09East Croydon (ECR)£721One-way2 changes
- W34097+G88441+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria11:343h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)14:39East Croydon (ECR)£771One-way2 changes
- W33925+G88453+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria12:343h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:39East Croydon (ECR)£721One-way2 changes
- W33893+C82830+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:343h06Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:40East Croydon (ECR)£931One-way2 changes
- W34104+C82820+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria8:343h06Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:40East Croydon (ECR)£2361One-way2 changes
- W33902+C82841+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria10:343h06Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:40East Croydon (ECR)£931One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 275 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR):
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) costing on average £61.
Other travel options to East Croydon (ECR) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 43m.
The journey is about 1h 12m faster (3h 10m by train vs 4h 22m by car) and roughly £17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£61 vs £78). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) trains for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33110+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26091 | Delayed 8:19 9:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 12:24 12:24East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
| W33952+C93079+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 8:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h12 | 11:26 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W34104+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82820 | 8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h06 | 11:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W33888+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88411 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h15 | 12:09 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W34134+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C93089 | 9:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h12 | 12:26 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W33893+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82830 | 9:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h06 | 12:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W34090+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88423 | 9:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h15 | 13:09 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W33896+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C93099 | 10:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h12 | 13:26 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W33902+C82841+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 10:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h06 | 13:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W34095+G88435+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h15 | 14:09 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W33956+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C93109 | 11:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h12 | 14:26 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W34097+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88441 | 11:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h05 | 14:39 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W33975+G88447+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h15 | 15:09 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W33948+C93119+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 12:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h12 | 15:26 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W33925+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88453 | 12:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h05 | 15:39 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W34031+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88459 | 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h15 | 16:09 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
| W34270+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C93129 | On time 13:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h12 | 16:26 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 16:54, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 275 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 275 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 16:54 |
Last train 16:54 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and East Croydon (ECR) from £42. 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) 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 East Croydon (ECR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and East Croydon (ECR)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to East Croydon (ECR) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to East Croydon station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and East Croydon (ECR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
East Croydon train station facilities and services
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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