Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 24 Oct

Cheapest price on 24 Oct

£50

Average ticket price on 24 Oct

£65

Fastest journey on 24 Oct

2 h 35 m

Average journey duration on 24 Oct

2 h 35 m

Trains on 24 Oct

17

Distance

260 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) you need to make at least one change.

  • Avanti West CoastW33628+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington
    7:142h41
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:55London Paddington (PAD)
    £501One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW33571+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington
    11:342h35
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    14:09London Paddington (PAD)
    £501One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW33779+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington
    11:142h41
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    13:55London Paddington (PAD)
    £521One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW33599+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington
    10:542h43
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    13:37London Paddington (PAD)
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW33622+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington
    7:342h35
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:09London Paddington (PAD)
    £551One-way
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:34, the last at 08:20. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 2h 19m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
260 km
Average train duration
2h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£38
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 19m
First train
7:34
Last train
8:20
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Frequently asked questions about your Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD).

The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £93.
The train journey from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) covers a distance of 260 km and takes approximately 2h 19m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) is 260 km.
The first train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 8:14.
The last train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) departs at 8:20.
Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD).

Live departures

Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Avanti West Coast7:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
10:32 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast8:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
10:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast8:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h27
11:02 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast8:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
11:32 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast9:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
11:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast9:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h33
12:08 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast9:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
12:32 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast10:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
12:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast10:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h27
13:02 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast10:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
13:32 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast11:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
13:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast11:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h27
14:02 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast11:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
14:32 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast12:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
14:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast12:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h27
15:02 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast12:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
15:32 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast13:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
15:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast13:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h33
16:08 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast13:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h41
16:36 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast14:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
16:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast14:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h32
17:07 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast14:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h38
17:33 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast15:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h35
17:50 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast15:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h28
18:03 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast15:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h41
18:36 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast16:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
18:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast16:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h31
19:06 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast16:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h41
19:36 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast17:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
19:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast17:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h27
20:02 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast17:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
20:32 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast18:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
20:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast18:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h27
21:02 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast18:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h44
21:39 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast19:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h47
22:02 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast19:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h42
22:37 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast20:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2h37
22:52 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West Coast22:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
7h39
5:54 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Saturday 24 October
Avanti West CoastW33754+Transpennine ExpressW84642+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington6:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h35
9:42 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33628+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington7:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h41
9:55 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33622+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington7:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h35
10:09 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33545+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+East Midlands RailwayC044377:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h05
10:42 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Avanti West CoastW33401+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington7:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h43
10:37 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33648+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h35
11:09 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33548+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+East Midlands RailwayC213468:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h03
11:40 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes

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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and London Paddington (PAD) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£38
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
3h 39m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£67
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and London Paddington (PAD)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD).
There is no night train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD).

FAQs: Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Victoria (MCV) and London Paddington (PAD)

Most Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Paddington (PAD) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Victoria (MCV) and London Paddington (PAD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in London
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £1 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min

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.

Most popular trains to and from London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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