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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Manchester and London?
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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to London 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 Manchester to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to London start from $44. 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 Manchester to London?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to London is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 161 miles (260 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 59m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the Manchester to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 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 Manchester to London?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:15pm.
What is the best train operator from Manchester to London?
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 Manchester to London?
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 Manchester to London?
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 Manchester to London?
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 Manchester to London was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $55To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $55 to $414 for a train ticket from Manchester to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2026-01-12.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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