If you buy a train ticket now for Saturday 10th June 2023 from London to Manchester , the average fare is around £118.9, but the cheapest tickets can be found for just £13.2.
London to Manchester
Have a look at the upcoming trains leaving London for Manchester on Tuesday, 14th March 2023, by referring to our convenient timetable provided below, which includes platform and real-time travel updates. You can access the entire day's schedule through our mobile application.
London To Manchester Train Times
- 13:462h 19mChanges16:05London EustonManchester Piccadilly
- 14:332h 11mChanges16:44London EustonManchester Piccadilly
- 14:532h 12mChanges17:05London EustonManchester Piccadilly
- 15:232h 21mChanges17:44London EustonManchester Piccadilly
- 15:492h 16mChanges18:05London EustonManchester Piccadilly
- Q:How long does it take to travel from London to Manchester by train?A:It takes around 2 hours 43 minutes by train from London to Manchester . Bear in mind that the journey time may be a little longer on weekends and holidays.Average journey time2h 43mAverage journey time2h 43m
- Q:How much does the train from London to Manchester cost?A:Train tickets from London to Manchester cost as little as £13.2 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£13.2Train fares from£13.2
- Q:What is the fastest journey from London to Manchester by train?A:The fastest train will get you from London to Manchester in 2 hours 11 minutes. The slowest service is the late-evening departure which takes nearly 011 minutes travelling at a slower pace throughout the journey.Fastest route2h 11mFastest route2h 11m
- Q:What time does the last train from London to Manchester leave?A:The last train from London to Manchester departs at 22:32. Don’t miss it!Last train22:32Last train22:32
- Q:When can I catch the first train from London to Manchester ?A:The first train leaves London at 06:03. Book in advance to save yourself some time in the morning.First train06:03First train06:03
- Q:Which train company operates London to 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.Train operatorsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands RailwayTrain operatorsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway
London To Manchester Train FAQs
London To Manchester Train
Manchester is the second-largest city in the UK and has a completely different feeling from London. In Manchester, regardless of football, music, art, industry, and even shopping, it can actually become a "party". No wonder this place can be called a "24-hour party town".
Going to Manchester from London by Train
The London to Manchester distance is 163 miles. The average journey time between London and Manchester is 2 hours 35 minutes. The quickest route is 2 hours and 7minutes. On an average weekday, there are about 88 trains going to Manchester from London, leaving approximately every 14 minutes. The London to Manchester train journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.
Taking the train is the best way to travel from London to Manchester. Trains going to Manchester from London depart from London's Euston train station and take approximately 2 hours to arrive at Manchester's Picadilly train station. You can travel from London to Manchester without changing trains. Find a direct train from London to Manchester with our online journey planner. The first train leaves at 05:31 from London to Manchester, the last train from London to manchester city departs at 23:34, and you can book train tickets from London to Manchester in advance online or on TrainPal to avoid rushing on the day.
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