4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for London Charing Cross (CHX) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 261 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£95 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £141 Average Price |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h43 | 07:58 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h44 | 08:14 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) by coach, train or flight
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
15 Nov
16 Nov
17 Nov
18 Nov
19 Nov
20 Nov
21 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 10:48. The fastest train covers the 261 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 04:05 |
Last train 10:48 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry
Chiltern Railways
FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Charing Cross (CHX)
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
Most popular train connections from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
More options for your journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from London Charing Cross (CHX) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most popular train connections to London Charing Cross (CHX)
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
