London to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Manchester
Cheapest price
€62
Average price
€202
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Manchester will cost around €202 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Manchester on Thu, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €229 Average price |
3h 58m Average duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Manchester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Y07219+C27119 | On time 7:03 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h02 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| W09628 | On time 7:13 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h06 | 9:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y07222+C27113 | On time 7:32 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h33 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| W09718 | On time 7:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h11 | 9:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L33389+G56072 | On time 7:46 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h27 | 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| W09632 | On time 7:53 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h12 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and East Midlands Trains trains London to Manchester
You can travel by train between London and Manchester with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and East Midlands Trains for as low as €35. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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.
Avanti West Coast from London to Manchester train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 6 min
- Cheapest Price: €45
- Avanti West Coast frequency: 25 a day
Trains from London to Manchester: Journey Details
Services from London Euston train station to Manchester Piccadilly run at a frequency of around 3 trains per hour. Services operate from the early morning well into the evening, with the frequency of departures decreases in the later evening hours. All connections during the week are direct, with the average journey roughly requiring between 2 and 2.5 hours. There are two peak fare periods during the day, one in the morning and the other in the late afternoon. On the weekend, trains depart with a similar regularity with approximately 3 services running per hour between the early morning and evening on Saturday and a little later on Sunday. travellers should be aware that journeys on Sunday can take longer to complete, with a couple of departures requiring 1 to 2 changes at stations such as Warrington, where passengers must transfer not only trains but also stations by walking from Bank Quay Station to Central Station. Service on this route is offered by Virgin Trains.
Return trains/manchester/london" target="_blank">trains from Manchester to London are also available.
Taking the Train from London
Trains from London to Manchester depart from from Euston Station. London is one of the most visited cities in Europe and offers a huge variety of attractions to visitors, ranging from places of historical interest to art galleries and museums. The capital’s excellent connections, such as London Victoria Station and Gatwick Airport, make it a great location from which to begin onward travelling. Getting to and from Euston Station is best possible by public transport as the station is a stop on the London Underground Northern Line (both branches) and Victoria Line, as well as the London Overground and buses. Several night buses also stop at Euston station after the Underground and Overground services has stopped running in the evening.
Getting into Manchester by Train
Manchester, in the north-west of England, is a large city that was profoundly influenced by the industrial revolution due to its textile manufacturing, growing in a short period from a small town to become the booming metropolis it is today. The main station in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly, which is also the terminus for trains arriving from the capital. Manchester Piccadilly Station is located very centrally within Manchester. The city’s central shopping district is easy to get to from the station and is just a simply walk down Piccadilly road until you reach the shops. Metroshuttles and trams also leave the station every 7 minutes and provide connections further central as well as to other parts of the city. Train connections to and from Manchester Airport are also available from Manchester Piccadilly Station.
Train from London to Manchester
Trains in the UK are an efficient way to travelling between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. Trains from London to Manchester run at a frequency of around 3 trains per hour. Trains run from the early morning well into the evening, with the frequency of departures decreases in the later evening hours. All routes during the week are direct, with the average journey roughly requiring between 2 and 2½ hours. There are two peak fare periods during the day, one in the morning and the other in the late afternoon. On the weekend, trains depart with a similar regularity with approximately 3 services running per hour between the early morning and evening on Saturday and a little later on Sunday. travellers should be aware that journeys on Sunday can take longer to complete, with a couple of departures requiring 1 to 2 changes at stations such as Warrington, where passengers must transfer not only trains but also stations by walking from Bank Quay Station to Central Station. Trains on this route is offered by Virgin Trains
London to Manchester Trains: General Information
Taking the train is a popular way to travellers in the United Kingdom from London to Manchester with dozens of journeys per day.
- All London to Manchester trains are run by Virgin Trains.
- All London to Manchester trains are direct, depart from London Euston train station and arrive at Manchester Piccadilly train station.
- The London to Manchester train journey takes as little as 2 hours and 7 minutes to arrive in Manchester.
- Most travellers book their London to Manchester train tickets 1 day ahead of the travelling date.
Taking the Train from London
Trains from London to Manchester depart from Euston Station. London is one of the most visited cities in Europe and offers a huge variety of attractions to visitors, ranging from places of historical interest to art galleries and museums. The capital’s excellent connections, such as London Victoria Station and Gatwick Airport, make it a great location from which to begin onward travelling. Getting to and from Euston Station is best possible by public transport as the station is a stop on the London Underground Northern Line (both branches) and Victoria Line, as well as the London Overground and buses. Several night buses also stop at Euston station after the Underground and Overground services have stopped running in the evening.
Getting into Manchester by Train
Manchester, in the northwest of England, is a large city that was profoundly influenced by the industrial revolution due to its textile manufacturing, growing in a short period from a small town to become the booming metropolis it is today. The main station in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly, which is also the terminus for trains arriving from the capital. Manchester Piccadilly Station is located very centrally in Manchester. The city’s central shopping district is easy to get to from the station and is just a simply walk down Piccadilly road until you reach the shops. Metroshuttles and trams also leave the station every 7 minutes and provide connections further central as well as to other parts of the city. Train connections to and from Manchester Airport are also available from Manchester Piccadilly Station.
FAQs: Trains from London to Manchester
When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your trip from including London Euston and London Victoria. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your trip in train stations like Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (831 m) away from the city centre.
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Popular train stations from London to Manchester
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- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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LockersShoppingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
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