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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London start from £54 with an average ticket price of £171.

£54

Cheapest Price

£171

Average Price

2 h 6 m

Fastest Journey

2 h 41 m

Average

Trains per day

262 km

Distance

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Manchester to London

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Pro

Free wifi

Free sockets

Comfortable seats

Cons

Lots of people on the train

I travelled from Manchester to London some time ago. As always, it was very easy to book the tickets online. The train was very clean inside and the toilets were very hygienic. As always, the staff were very friendly and helpful. There was also free wifi and free power sockets. The train left on time and the journey took about 2.5 hours in total! As always, the price-performance ratio is very good!

Pro

Good wifi

Cons

Slightly sticky

The train from Manchester to London was train number 2289 and departed on time from Manchester. The connection was possible without changing trains, which makes travelling by train very pleasant. WCs were clean and hygienic as was the rest of the train. The staff were friendly and helpful and helped me with my queries. The general service was good as well as the food, which tasted delicious. My recommendation goes out.

Pro

Little noise

Cons

No sockets

The Manchester to London connection with train number 7569 departed on time from Manchester on 6 February. The wifi on the train made the journey much more comfortable and the journey time of two and a half hours was very short. Unfortunately, the WCs in my carriage were blocked.

Pro

Good view

Cons

No sockets

The train from Manchester to London departed with a delay and had the train number K23. The journey took two and a half hours. The seats were very comfortable and the food you could buy was very tasty. Toilets were hygienic and clean and the rest of the train was also clean. The staff were very nice and helped me with my luggage when boarding, hence my recommendation.

Overview: Train from Manchester to London

Distance	162 miles
Average train duration	2 h 6 min
Average train ticket price	£70 (€80)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day
Train companies	Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains or CrossCountry

Trains from Manchester to London cover the 162 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 6 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains or CrossCountry. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £70, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £36. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in London Euston.

Train companies: Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and East Midlands Trains trains Manchester to London

Find the best trains from Manchester to London with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and East Midlands Trains from £26. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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.

Train information from Manchester to London with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: £26
Virgin Trains frequency: 25 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Manchester to London train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: £29

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Manchester to London train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £83

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains to London from Manchester. 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.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

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 £36 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to London is £70; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to London train time is 2 h 6 min covering the 162 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to London leaves at 04: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to London leaves at 20: 25.

Yes, there are 25 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 Trains from Manchester to London.

When taking a train from Manchester to London, you can count on Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains or CrossCountry for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 25.

When departing from Manchester, you have various train station options to start your route from including Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. When arriving in London, you can end your route in train stations like London Euston and London Victoria.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 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 2 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Manchester to London including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and London

Manchester

London

The major railway station for departures from Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip to London from Manchester.

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi