The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£152
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA) will cost around £152 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
To travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) you need to make at least 2 changes.
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P51063 · P532269:343h08Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:42Kensington Olympia (KPA)£881One-way2 changes
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P51082 · P5324410:543h19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)14:13Kensington Olympia (KPA)£881One-way2 changes
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P51076 · P5323810:343h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:43Kensington Olympia (KPA)£881One-way2 changes
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P51073 · P5323210:142h59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:13Kensington Olympia (KPA)£881One-way2 changes
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P51059 · P532239:143h14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:28Kensington Olympia (KPA)£2161One-way2 changes
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P51038 · P532078:342h55Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:29Kensington Olympia (KPA)£2161One-way2 changes
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P51073 · P5323210:142h59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:13Kensington Olympia (KPA)£881One-way2 changes
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P51063 · P532269:343h08Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:42Kensington Olympia (KPA)£881One-way2 changes
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P51076 · P5323810:343h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:43Kensington Olympia (KPA)£881One-way2 changes
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P270158:143h10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:24Kensington Olympia (KPA)£2161One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £69.
Distance: 259 km
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£54 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W02910+ W06740+ P27015 | 8:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h10 | 11:24 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 2 changes | |
W03164+ P53207 · P51038 | 8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h55 | 11:29 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 2 changes | |
W02898+ P51052 · P53219 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h18 | 12:12 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 2 changes | |
W02896+ P51059 · P53223 | 9:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h14 | 12:28 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 2 changes | |
W02888+ P53226 · P51063 | 9:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h08 | 12:42 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 2 changes | |
W02882+ P51073 · P53232 | 10:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h59 | 13:13 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 2 changes | |
L02120+ P51076 · P53238 | 10:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h09 | 13:43 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 2 changes | |
W02870+ P53244 · P51082 | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h19 | 14:13 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:34, the last at 08:35. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 7:34 |
Last train 8:35 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Kensington Olympia (KPA) from £11. 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Kensington Olympia (KPA)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Car Park: Olympia
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: B2 station category . Step free platform interchange between London Overground northbound district line and London Overground southbound requires a 600m journey via the street. Use the Olympia Way entrance for London Overground Northbound District line . Use the Russell road entrance for London Overground southbound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 2 racks South Bound platform 1 and North Bound platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop N in Holland Road for eastbound services to Shepherd's Bush Use Bus stop A in Holland Road for westbound services to Clapham Junction
- Metro: London Underground District Line service operates from this station at weekends and on some public holidays. At other times, take a southbound London Overground or Southern train and change at West Brompton for the District line.
