Cheap Train Tickets from London Waterloo to Manchester
For a train from London Waterloo to Manchester, you’ll get fares as low as £24.00 by purchasing advance tickets, with an average fare of approximately £45.89. To ensure the most cost-effective train journey, it is advisable to book in advance and avoid peak times. For more options regarding cheap train tickets, please check our train ticket calendar.
London Waterloo to Manchester Live Train Timetable
View rails from London Waterloo to Manchester today (13 May 2024) with train times, live train status, departure/arrival stations, duration, train operators, and other journey details. To obtain further information about trains today or on any other day, please refer to the timetable below.
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12:58 London Waterloo | 15:44 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 46m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
13:18 London Waterloo | 16:05 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 47m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
13:38 London Waterloo | 16:19 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 41m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
13:58 London Waterloo | 16:44 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 46m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
14:18 London Waterloo | 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 47m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
14:26 London Waterloo | 18:05 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 39m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets | |
14:38 London Waterloo | 17:23 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 45m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
14:55 London Waterloo | 19:05 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 4h 10m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets | |
14:58 London Waterloo | 17:44 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 46m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
15:18 London Waterloo | 18:05 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 47m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
London Waterloo to Manchester Train Journey Information
Experience seamless journey planning from London Waterloo to Manchester. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.
First train | 00:54 |
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Last train | 23:02 |
Departure station | London Waterloo |
Arrival station | Manchester |
Distance | 163 miles |
Journey time | From 2h 41m |
Price | From £24.00 |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Northern |
London Waterloo to Manchester Train Travel Guide
Train travel from London Waterloo to Manchester offers convenient and efficient commuting or exploration for passengers to enjoy timely arrivals. Consult our Train Journey Planner for a flawless travel experience.
Plan Your Train Journey
The train from London Waterloo to Manchester takes approximately 2h 41m. The first train departs at 00:54 and the last train leaves at 23:02. 59 trains run daily from London Waterloo to Manchester. Use our Train Journey Planner and Timetable for more details.
Book Cheap Train Tickets
Train tickets from London Waterloo to Manchester are available with Split Ticket and Advance tickets. The average fare is around £45.89, while the cheapest fare is £24.00. Besides, you can book cheap tickets on off-peak time, which usually begin at 09:30.(Intercity Off-Peak times: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00) . Accurate ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, route, and class selected.
Train Stations
You can explore your Manchester train journey from Huddersfield,Preston (Lancs),Todmorden,Macclesfield,Crewe,Liverpool Lime Street,or Lancaster Station.
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