How much does a train ticket from London to Manchester cost?

The average train ticket price from London to Manchester is $121. The best way to find train tickets from London to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from London to Manchester?

A train trip between London and Manchester is around 2h 11m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 163 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between London and Manchester?

The number of trains from London to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from London to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from London to Manchester?

When taking the train from London to Manchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Manchester?

Trains traveling between London and Manchester leave from St Pancras International or Euston Station and arrive at Shudehill.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre, Manchester City Football Club, National Football Museum, Coronation Street The Tour, Chinatown.

Train London to Manchester from $48

Next departures

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:52pm	Euston Station	2h 13m	3:05pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
1:12pm	Euston Station	2h 7m	3:19pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
12:52pm	Euston Station	2h 13m	3:05pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
1:12pm	Euston Station	2h 7m	3:19pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
1:32pm	Euston Station	2h 12m	3:44pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:53am	Euston Station	2h 12m	10:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	10:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	10:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	10:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:12pm	Euston Station	2h 7m	5:19pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
3:12pm	Euston Station	2h 7m	5:19pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
7:35am	Euston Station	3h 21m	10:56am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
7:35am	Euston Station	3h 21m	10:56am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
8:05am	Euston Station	2h 56m	11:01am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:17 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

163 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $99	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $436	Average Duration2h 11m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $48	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at $50

Avanti West Coast London Manchester recent customer reviews

It was awesome.

Theodore E.

September 14, 2025

Excellent, the staff were amazing

Sarah O.

January 30, 2022

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Manchester?

Stops in London

A - St Pancras International

B - Euston Station

C - King's Cross

D - Waterloo

E - London Bridge

F - Marylebone

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Manchester

How much does a train ticket from London to Manchester cost?
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Which train companies travel from London to Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/07

$112

11/08

$112

Today

$112

11/10

$270

11/11

$246

11/12

$246

11/13

$246

11/14

$54

The cheapest trip from London to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $54

To 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 $54 to $405 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 $54 which is on 2025-11-14.

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