Manchester to London Trains From €26.70*

Avanti serves the line every day, offering three class options: standard, premium, and first class. The standard fare covers all the basics, such as access to the onboard shop and free Wi-Fi. Starting from around £20, you can upgrade to Standard Premium, guaranteeing access to a table for work and more legroom. If you’d rather travel with some extra comforts, you can buy a first-class ticket to access personalised service on board that delivers food directly to your seat and enjoy a dedicated pre-boarding lounge. 

Is first class worth it on Avanti West Coast Trains?

Prices for the first class vary depending on the period and time of booking. You can expect to pay about double the price of the standard fare; however, you’ll have food and drink onboard included, and delivered directly to your seat. With a larger seat and table, and access to an exclusive pre-boarding lounge, it’s a good option if you’re planning to work during your trip or simply would like to treat yourself with some extra comforts. 

Check out the details about Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston train stations to have a smooth trip and avoid wasting time while travelling.

Departure from Manchester Picadilly

Manchester Piccadilly is located on London Road, serving as the city’s central hub for buses, trams (Eccles/MediaCityUK line and the Altrincham line) and trains stretching across the country. 

• Avanti West Coast high-speed trains normally depart from platforms 1–12 (the main terminus platforms on the ground-level concourse).
• Pre-Departure: on the mezzanine level of the station, you can find cafes and restaurants, like Cafè Nero and Pret a Manger, that open as early as 4 am. If you have some extra time to kill, check out Picadilly Gardens at only 5 minutes walk from the train station. An iconic square of the city, it often hosts open-air art installations and markets. 

Onboard trains from Manchester to London

During the trip, the West Coast Line offers some great views of the picturesque English countryside, with rolling hills and charming villages.

• The View Alert: To not miss the scenery, book a window seat (right hand side)— the route passes through some lovely Midlands countryside roughly an hour or so into the journey.
• Key Landmarks: Beside the classic English countryside views of the Staffordshire and the Cheshire Plain, on clear days you can sometimes glimpse Wembley Stadium's arch on the horizon as you approach London.

Arriving at London Euston

London Euston is reasonably well marked, with digital screens showing incoming and outgoing trains along with platform numbers; though if you don't know the station, it can feel a little overwhelming at first. There are two main exits to the station.

• The Euston Road Exit (Main Exit): Head this way for taxis and buses, stopping directly in front of the station. 
• The Melton Street Exit: A quieter option leading towards Euston Square (an additional underground station at 10 minutes from the train station) and University College London. It’s also a convenient exit to avoid the main concourse crowds.

• Onward Travel: The underground lines, the Victoria Line (light blue) and the Northern Line (black), are accessible directly beneath the station. The bus routes 91 and 73 connect the station to the city centre, passing by Westminster, Whitehall and Oxford Circus.