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From London Euston to Manchester, take the fastest train in 2h 20m, typically 2h 49m. Daily, 36 trains depart from London Euston, with the first at 07:51 and the last at 23:40. During Off-Peak times starting at 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter space with fewer people. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. We save you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18:49 London Euston | 23:57 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 5h 8m | West Midlands Trains | Find tickets | |
19:16 London Euston | 21:44 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 28m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
19:26 London Euston | 22:05 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 39m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
19:53 London Euston | 22:44 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 51m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
20:33 London Euston | 23:28 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 55m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from London Euston to Manchester. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 07:51 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 |
| Departure station | London Euston |
| Arrival station | Manchester |
| Distance | 161 miles (259 km) |
| Journey time | From 2h 20m |
| Price | From £3.50 |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern |
London and Manchester are two of the UK’s best and brightest cities. Getting from one to the other will take just over two hours with Avanti West Coast.
You'll travel north on your way from London to Manchester, the de facto capital of Northern England. Bypassing the Midlands and Birmingham before heading through Cheshire into Greater Manchester.
Avanti West Coast primarily operates on the West Coast Mainline, reliably connecting major cities in England, Scotland, and Wales, including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Liverpool.
London Euston is in the Borough of Camden in North London, only half a mile from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations. Although it’s a busy station, it acts as the southern terminus of the West Coast Mainline and the country's busiest intercity passenger terminal, making it an ideal location to depart from as it’s incredibly well-connected.
For instance, the Northern and Victoria Lines connect Euston Station to the London Underground, and nearby Euston Square station further connects the station to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Euston Bus Station is next to the train station, and a taxi rank is located directly in front of the bus station, on the former Euston Square Gardens East site, beside Eversholt Street and Euston Road. This makes it incredibly easy to get to from wherever you are in London.
Many UK rail operators serve this station because it’s such a popular destination and a crucial rail link that connects the West to London. Caledonian Sleeper, London North Western Railway, the London Overground, West Midlands Trains, and Avanti West Coast all use this station.
There are usually five stops between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly: Milton Keynes Central, Rugby, Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield, and Stockport.
These may change depending on scheduling commitments, construction work, or poor weather. So, it’s worth double-checking before you travel, just to be certain.
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Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly conveniently places you directly in Manchester City Centre. Close to Piccadilly Gardens, the Arndale Centre, Manchester Art Gallery, and the Northern Quarter. Two other busy Manchester railway stations are within walking distance, too, Victoria and Oxford Road.
The station is linked by taxis on the Fairfield Street side, frequent local bus routes are available outside, and regular Metrolink trams depart from Piccadilly Tram Station. This makes getting anywhere you need to in Manchester convenient, easy, and quick.
If you need to get to Manchester Airport, a regular train departs from Piccadilly, which can take you to the airport in only fifteen minutes.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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