Manchester to London train
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Manchester to London
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Fastest train times from Manchester to London
Fastest Journey
2 h 6 m
Average
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
262 km
Of the 12 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.
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Overview: Train from Manchester to London
 | Distance | 261 km |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 11 min |
 | Average train ticket price | €54 (€54) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train providers | Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway or Chiltern Railways |
Trains from Manchester to London cover the 261 km long route taking on average 2 h 11 min with our travel partners like Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway or Chiltern Railways. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around €54, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as €33. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in London Victoria.
Train companies: CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways and Grand Central Trains trains Manchester to London
Travel between Manchester and London from €33 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways and Grand Central Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to London from Manchester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Are you making plans to travel to London from Manchester? Why not take a train with CrossCountry? Omio can show you current CrossCountry train times, tickets, travel information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Manchester to London trains all in one place. On the CrossCountry train, you can expect to travel 162 miles (261 km) between Manchester and London. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to London from Manchester, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you have found your perfect one-way CrossCountry train to London from Manchester, book your cheap train tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
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 to London from Manchester: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.
Are you making plans to travel from Manchester to London? Why not take a train with Chiltern Railways? Omio can show you current Chiltern Railways train times, tickets, travel information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Manchester to London trains all in one place. On the Chiltern Railways train, you can expect to travel 162 miles (261 km) to London from Manchester. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from Manchester to London, you can quickly see if the Chiltern Railways ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you have found your perfect one-way Chiltern Railways train to London from Manchester, book your cheap train tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Find cheap tickets for Grand Central Trains trains from Manchester to London on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Manchester to London train timetable from Grand Central Trains, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 162 miles (261 km) route between Manchester and London, including information on luggage policy and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains between Manchester and London in the Omio app, you can check to see if the Grand Central Trains trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. Check the Grand Central Trains train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to London from Manchester and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train from Manchester to London with Grand Central Trains!
Travel Tips: Trains from Manchester to London
When taking a train from Manchester, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. When you arrive in London, your train can arrive in train stations including London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Manchester Piccadilly to London Victoria.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel around 0.6 miles (954 m) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in London most often arrive at London Victoria and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from this train station to the city centre.
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Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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