Manchester to London
| First train | 4:59 | Last train | 23:52 |
| Price | From ￡13.2 | Fastest route | 2h 6m |
Cheap Train Travel Manchester to London FAQs
Q:
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to London by train?
A:
It takes around 3 hours 18 minutes by train from Manchester to London. Bear in mind that the journey time may be a little longer on weekends and holidays.
Average journey time
3h 18m
Q:
How much does the train from Manchester to London cost?
A:
Cheap train tickets manchester to london cost as little as £13.20 if you book in advance, and the train fares are often higher when purchased on the day. Ticket prices also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you book.
Train fares from
£13.20
Q:
What is the fastest journey from Manchester to London by train?
A:
The fastest train will get you from Manchester to London in 2 hours 6 minutes. The slowest service is the late-evening departure which takes nearly 09 minutes travelling at a slower pace throughout the journey.
Fastest route
2h 6m
Q:
What time does the latest train from Manchester to London leave?
A:
The last train from Manchester to London departs at 23:52. Don’t miss it!
Last train
23:52
Q:
When can I catch the first train from Manchester to London?
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The first train leaves Manchester at 04:59. Book in advance to save yourself some time in the morning.
First train
04:59
Q:
How many trains a day are there from Manchester to London?
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On an average weekday, around 77 trains travel from Manchester to London. The first train departs Manchester (any) some time after 04:59 with departures continuing at intervals, until 23:52.
Trains per day
77
Q:
Which train company operates cheapest way to get to London from Manchester?
A:
There are a number of UK train companies that operate cheap trains to Edinburgh, including Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway.
Manchester To London Train
The distance between London and Manchester is 163 miles. The average journey time between Manchester and London is 2 hours 32 minutes. The fastest journey time by train is 1 hour 59 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 56 trains travelling from Manchester to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. The first train from Manchester to London departs at 04:05. The last train from Manchester to London departs at 21:15. Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester for London every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 163 miles distance in an average of 2 h 20 minutes but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 minutes.
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 minutes 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.
Departure And Arrival Stations For Trains From Manchester To London
Departure train station: Every train from Manchester to London departs from Manchester Piccadilly train station. Manchester Piccadilly is in central Manchester, in close walking distance to all the city’s major commercial areas and business hubs. Manchester Piccadilly is wheelchair accessible, with a serviced ticket office, self-service ticket machines, and a wide variety of dining options throughout the station.
Arrival train station: Trains from Manchester to London arrive at London Euston Station. London Euston is one and a half miles (two and a half km) outside of central London. Travellers can walk to central London on foot in 35 minutes from London Euston, or take the Victoria Underground line, which takes only eight minutes. London Euston is well-connected to Greater London via the underground lines. The station has many shopping and dining options, ticket offices, ticket machines, and a passenger information centre.
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London tickets
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Book in advance
If you’re planning your journey in advance, take note that UK train tickets are generally available to book 3 months before the departure date. Keep an eye out for Advance tickets – they tend to be cheaper but have the potential to sell out quickly, especially on popular routes.
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What are my ticket options for this journey?
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Advance train tickets
Looking for cheap train tickets? The best way to get them in the UK is to book advance tickets as far ahead of time as possible.
Anytime train tickets
With these flexible tickets, you can travel by any train anytime on the day your travel is booked.
1st Class train tickets
Want to travel in comfort and style? Book First Class tickets to enjoy more space, extra legroom, comfortable seats, and many more perks!
GroupSave train tickets
With GroupSave tickets, groups of 3 to 9 adults can enjoy up to 1/3 off on Off-Peak train tickets.
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