- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£53
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 56 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marple to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marple to London will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Marple to London you need to make at least one change.
W34218+
P24609
W34092+
C02185
W34111+
C02181
W34104+
P24627
W34134+
P24631
W34104+
P24627
W34218+
P24609
W33888+
P24768
W34134+
P24631
W34092+
C02185Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marple to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 247 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marple to London:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marple to London costing on average £30.
A coach is £72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marple to London costing on average £82.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Coach takes on average 4h 40m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (2h 41m by train vs 4h 9m by car) and roughly £18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£30 vs £48). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Marple to London trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33947+ P24609 | Delayed 5:53 6:09Marple station (MPL) | 3h00 | 9:09 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W34111+ C02181 | Delayed 6:33 6:41Marple station (MPL) | 3h03 | 9:44 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W34092+ C02185 | Delayed 6:54 7:08Marple station (MPL) | 3h01 | 10:09 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
W34218+ P24609 | 6:09 Marple station (MPL) | 2h50 | 8:59 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W34111+ C02181 | 6:41 Marple station (MPL) | 3h03 | 9:44 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W34092+ C02185 | 7:08 Marple station (MPL) | 3h01 | 10:09 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
P24627+ W34104 | 7:53 Marple station (MPL) | 2h48 | 10:41 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W33888+ P24768 | 8:08 Marple station (MPL) | 3h01 | 11:09 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W34134+ P24631 | 8:26 Marple station (MPL) | 3h01 | 11:27 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Marple to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 21:07 |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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Most Marple to London trains use the Marple to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Marple and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Marple.
Ticket office support is available at Marple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marple: Parking.
Available at Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marple: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Lifts are now provided at this station, available from first to last train. Alternatively, level access from the car park into the ticket hall and onto Sheffield platform or, when the ticket hall is closed, through a 3ft wide gate to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. For Manchester platform turn right from ticket hall entrance onto Sheffield platform and walk 33 paces to the footbridge, up 20 steps and across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 20 steps onto the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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