London Euston to Manchester Trains From £14.00*

What amenities are there in Avanti West Coast Standard Class?

Standard Class on Avanti West Coast comes with free Wi-Fi and plug sockets at selected seats, making it easy to work or unwind on your journey north. If you want food or drink onboard, the Click & Collect service lets you pre-order from the café before you board.

Is Avanti West Coast First Class worth it?

Yes. First Class offers a noticeably quieter and more spacious environment, with wider seats, extra legroom and at-seat service throughout. Complimentary food and drinks, including alcoholic options, are served on most services, making it a worthwhile upgrade for the two-hour run to Manchester.

Is Standard Premium available on Avanti West Coast?

Sitting between Standard and First Class, Avanti’s Standard Premium class offers wider seats, generous legroom and a guaranteed table seat. It's the smart middle option for passengers who want a bit more room without paying the full First Class fare.

How much Avanti West Coast luggage space is there?

There is ample room for luggage throughout Avanti West Coast trains. Smaller bags fit in the overhead racks or under your seat, while larger cases can be stored in the designated luggage areas in each carriage.

Is there food and drink on Avanti West Coast trains?

An onboard café operates on most services, selling hot and cold drinks, snacks and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments served directly to their seats, while Standard and Standard Premium passengers can purchase food and drinks throughout the journey.

At 180 miles, the London Euston to Manchester route is one of the UK's busiest and best-known intercity journeys. Here are a few station tips and platform shortcuts to help the trip go smoothly at both ends.

London Euston: Getting to the Platform

• The Platform Tip: Platforms for Manchester services are typically announced shortly before boarding, so it’s best to keep an eye on the departure boards on the main concourse rather than heading to a platform early.
• Pre-Departure: The concourse has a good range of cafés and shops for a pre-departure coffee or snack, with other sit-down options just outside on Euston Road. The Northern and Victoria lines run directly beneath the main concourse at Euston Underground station, with additional Underground connections (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines) from Euston Square nearby. Taxis and buses stop just outside the main entrance.  

Onboard trains from London Euston to Manchester

The two-hour journey north passes through some of England's most varied scenery, from London's outer suburbs through the open Midlands and into the hills of the North West.

• The View Alert: Sit on the left-hand side heading north for the best views. The landscape gradually opens out through Staffordshire and Cheshire, with green fields and rolling hills replacing the urban sprawl of Greater London.
• Key Landmarks: Once past Stoke-on-Trent, look out for the distinctive bottle kilns on the skyline, remnants of the city's famous pottery industry. While on the approach to Manchester, it’s hard to miss the impressive Stockport Viaduct, one of the largest brick railway viaducts in the world.

Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly

• The Main Concourse Exit: Head out of the station via the main concourse for the quickest route into central Manchester. The Northern Quarter and the Arndale Centre are around a 10-minute walk away.
• The Fairfield Street Exit: Use this exit for taxis, car pick-ups and direct access to the Metrolink stop.
• Onward Travel: Much of central Manchester is walkable from the station. For Oxford Road, the universities and beyond, buses depart from Piccadilly Gardens, just a short walk away.