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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London

Cheapest

on 08 Dec

£55

Average

on 08 Dec

£71

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

08:303h54

Manchester Piccadilly

12:24London Euston

£551One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

09:303h54

Manchester Piccadilly

13:24London Euston

£551One-way

1 change

08:352h06

Manchester Piccadilly

10:41London Euston

£811One-way

0 changes

08:552h14

Manchester Piccadilly

11:09London Euston

£811One-way

0 changes

08:152h12

Manchester Piccadilly

10:27London Euston

£811One-way

0 changes

Train timetable Manchester to London

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, 8 December

Avanti West Coast

08:152h12

Manchester Piccadilly

10:27London Euston

0 changes

West Midlands Railway

08:303h54

Manchester Piccadilly

12:24London Euston

2 changes

Avanti West Coast

08:352h06

Manchester Piccadilly

10:41London Euston

0 changes

Avanti West Coast

08:552h14

Manchester Piccadilly

11:09London Euston

0 changes

Avanti West Coast

09:152h12

Manchester Piccadilly

11:27London Euston

0 changes

West Midlands Railway

09:303h54

Manchester Piccadilly

13:24London Euston

1 change

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Train times from Manchester to London

Fastest Journey

on 08 Dec

2 h 6 m

Average

on 08 Dec

2 h 45 m

Trains per day

on 08 Dec

Distance

262 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:352h06

Manchester Piccadilly

10:41London Euston

£811One-way

0 changes

08:152h12

Manchester Piccadilly

10:27London Euston

£811One-way

0 changes

09:152h12

Manchester Piccadilly

11:27London Euston

£811One-way

0 changes

08:552h14

Manchester Piccadilly

11:09London Euston

£811One-way

0 changes

08:303h54

Manchester Piccadilly

12:24London Euston

£551One-way

2 changes

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Overview: Train from Manchester to London

Distance	162 miles
Average train duration	3 h 54 min
Average train ticket price	£54 (€59)
Train frequency	39 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 39 direct trains a day
Train companies	Avanti West Coast, Bus, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Railway

Trains from Manchester to London cover the 162 miles long journey taking on average 3 h 54 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, Bus, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Railway. Normally, there are 39 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £54, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £28. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in London St Pancras International.

Train providers: Avanti West Coast, Bus, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Railway trains Manchester to London

For as little as £28 you can travel by train to London from Manchester with Chiltern Railways, Northern Rail (3) and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train from Manchester to London: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains from Manchester to London. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

FAQs: Manchester to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to London.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London can start from as little as £28 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to London is £54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to London from Manchester is on average 3 h 54 min for the 162 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to London from Manchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to London leaves at 07: 13. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to London leaves at 20: 45.

Yes, there are 39 direct trains a day from Manchester to London with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to London. Take the fast train with East Midlands Railway from Manchester to London.

For the journey from Manchester to London you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, Bus, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Railway. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to London from Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 45.

When departing from Manchester, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. When arriving in London, you can end your journey in train stations like London St Pancras International, London Euston and London Victoria.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (766 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London St Pancras International, located 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to London from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to London is December.

Yes, you can take a coach to London from Manchester.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Manchester

London

Manchester Piccadilly is the most popular Manchester railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Manchester for your journey to London.

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi

Amenities at station

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Parking

ATM

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Accessibility

Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30

Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Public transport options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

Manchester Victoria Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY

Public transport options for Manchester Victoria

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.

Manchester Oxford Road Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)

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Overview: Train from Manchester to London

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Overview: Train from Manchester to London

Train providers: Avanti West Coast, Bus, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Railway trains Manchester to London

FAQs: Manchester to London train

How much is a train ticket from Manchester to London?

How long does it take to travel from Manchester to London by train?

What time does the first train from Manchester to London leave?

What time does the last train from Manchester to London leave?

Is there a direct train from Manchester to London?

Is there a high speed train from Manchester to London?

Which train companies go from Manchester to London?

Is there a sleeper train from Manchester to London?

Which Manchester train station goes to London? Which London train station do you arrive in from Manchester?

Can I do a day trip to London from Manchester?

What is cheapest month to take a train from Manchester to London?

Are trains running from Manchester to London?

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