Cheapest price
€53
Average price
€136
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to London will cost around €136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester for London on Thu, Jun 19, 7 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 10 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 2 h 12 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€74 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €301 Average price |
4h 11m Average duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average duration Fastest 1h 5m 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 7:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h23 | 10:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h12 | 9:27 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h54 | 11:24 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h06 | 9:41 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h26 | 11:09 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:55 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 10:09 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h12 | 10:27 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h54 | 12:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h06 | 10:41 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:55 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 11:10 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h12 | 11:27 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h54 | 1:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:56 |
Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and East Midlands Trains trains will get you to London from Manchester from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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 Avanti West Coast:
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 journey 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 (831 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.
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