The cheapest and fastest trains from Urmston to London
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Urmston to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Urmston to London will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 2 trains that leave Urmston for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Urmston to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Urmston to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £165.
Distance: 263 km
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£58 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £165 Average Price |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Urmston to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Urmston to London trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:57 Urmston | 3h43 | 22:40 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 05:23 Urmston | 2h46 | 08:09 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:54 Urmston | 3h09 | 10:03 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Urmston to London
Trains from Urmston to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Urmston to London trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Urmston and London from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Urmston to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Urmston to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Urmston and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed Part time ticket office hours
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Access to both platforms down a ramp (69 paces, 1:14 slope) from road overbridge
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop outside Flixton Girls School, on Flixton Road
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 245 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 12:45 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Services towards Manchester : From Flixton Road, down a ramp (86 paces, average 1:15 slope) or down 20 steps to the left of the ticket office and onto the platform. Services towards Liverpool and Warrington : Level access onto the platform from the car park behind the old station building, or down 25 steps from the Station Road bridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Flixton Road for buses to Stretford, Trafford Park and Manchester. Adjacent to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Flixton Road - nearside to the station for services to Liverpool and opposite side of the road for Manchester.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 21:30 Saturday 06:10 - 21:30 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platforms 1 (to Croydon/Sutton/London Bridge) and platform 2 (to Victoria) via lift. During times of engineering work trains may stop on platform 3/4 which do not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Station Road entrance ticket barriers.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are unheated waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Side entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
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