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London Zone U1&2 to Manchester train times
Travelling from London Zone U1&2 to Manchester, the fastest train takes 2h 12m with an average travel time of 2h 34m. With 56 daily trains, the first departs at 05:27 and the last at 23:35. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23:33 London Kings Cross | 04:56 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 5h 23m | LNER | Find tickets | |
23:35 London St Pancras International | 08:05 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 8h 30m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets |
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London Zone U1&2 to Manchester Train journey information
Plan your journey from London Zone U1&2 to Manchester with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
First train
05:27
Last train
23:35
Departure station
Arrival station
Distance
161 miles (259 km)
Journey time
2h 12m
Price
From £37.00
Train operators
Save 1/3 with Railcards† from London Zone U1&2 to Manchester
Family & Friends Railcard
£28.25
With Family & Friends Railcard
£42.37
Without
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