The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£65
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 28 m
Trains on 17 Sept
13
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) you need to make at least one change.
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross11:542h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)14:29London Kings Cross (KGX)£441One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross8:542h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:29London Kings Cross (KGX)£521One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross11:342h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)14:01London Kings Cross (KGX)£541One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross7:542h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:29London Kings Cross (KGX)£591One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross8:342h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:01London Kings Cross (KGX)£591One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross8:342h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:01London Kings Cross (KGX)£591One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross9:342h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:01London Kings Cross (KGX)£931One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross10:342h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:01London Kings Cross (KGX)£591One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross11:342h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)14:01London Kings Cross (KGX)£541One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross7:342h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:04London Kings Cross (KGX)£621One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £294.
Distance: 260 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £294 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £88.
A coach is £273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £294.
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Coach takes on average 5h 9m.
You'll arrive about 1h 19m sooner (2h 46m by train vs 4h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £75 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W33932+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 4:53 5:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h37 | 8:31 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34018+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 5:14 6:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h30 | 8:44 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W33953+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 5:28 6:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h32 | 9:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W33888+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 7:54 8:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 11:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34134+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 8:14 9:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h33 | 11:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34095+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 9:53 10:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 13:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34191+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 12:54 13:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h37 | 16:31 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C01289+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 13:34 14:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h28 | 17:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C01291+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 14:14 15:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h33 | 17:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34255+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 14:34 15:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h29 | 18:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34277+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 14:54 15:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h36 | 18:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
W34111+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 7:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h30 | 10:04 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34092+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 7:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 10:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34104+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h27 | 11:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W33888+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 11:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W33893+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 9:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h27 | 12:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34090+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 9:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 12:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W33902+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 10:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h27 | 13:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34039+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C21804 | 10:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h55 | 13:32 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
W34095+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 13:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W33956+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 11:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h33 | 13:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W34097+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 11:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h27 | 14:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W33970+ C21812+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 11:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h55 | 14:32 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
W33975+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 14:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 3:35 |
Last train 21:14 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £9. 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 Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
Most Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, 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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