Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Euston Station | Manchester Piccadilly | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Euston Station | Manchester Piccadilly | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Euston Station | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Euston Station | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Euston Station | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:58 PM GMT.
Compare 3 ways to go from London to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Manchester?
London
- AEuston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
- BKing's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
- C7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
- DWaterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
- E51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
- FMelcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Manchester by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Manchester start from $50. The average price for this train route is around $120. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Manchester?
The average train ride duration from London to Manchester is 2h 11m, covering a distance of 161 miles (260 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 6m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the London to Manchester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Manchester?
The earliest train departs from London to Manchester at 7:02am. And the latest train departs at 11:35pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $59To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $59 to $412 for a train ticket from London to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-12-12.
Top Traveled Train Routes
People from around the world trust Busbud
Popular train departures from London
- Find train tickets from London to Cardiff
- London to Liverpool train times and fares
- How to travel from London to Bristol
- Find train tickets from London to Southampton
- London to Winchester train times and fares
- How to travel from London to Oxford
- Find train tickets from London to Birmingham
- London to Nottingham train times and fares
- How to travel from London to Glasgow
- Find train tickets from London to Edinburgh
- London to Leeds train times and fares
- How to travel from London to Paris
- Find train tickets from London to Stansted
- London to Lille train times and fares
- How to travel from London to Brussels
- Find train tickets from London to Amsterdam
Popular train routes to Manchester
- Find train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester
- Bristol to Manchester train times and fares
- How to travel from Birmingham to Manchester
- Find train tickets from Leicester to Manchester
- Peterborough to Manchester train times and fares
- How to travel from Nottingham to Manchester
- Find train tickets from Blackpool to Manchester
- Glasgow to Manchester train times and fares
- How to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester
- Find train tickets from Burnley to Manchester
- Leeds to Manchester train times and fares
- How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
Continue your journey from Manchester
- Find train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool
- Manchester to Bristol train times and fares
- How to travel from Manchester to London
- Find train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham
- Manchester to Glasgow train times and fares
- How to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh
- Find train tickets from Manchester to Leeds
- Manchester to Kendal train times and fares
- How to travel from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne