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London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as € 43.76, with average prices for this route around € 43.76. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
19:17 London Victoria	23:21 Manchester Central Zone	4h 4m, No direct	Find Tickets
20:24 London Victoria	23:37 Manchester Central Zone	3h 13m, Direct	Find Tickets
21:10 London Victoria	00:18+1 Manchester Central Zone	3h 8m, Direct	Find Tickets
21:34 London Victoria	01:09+1 Paris	3h 35m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone train route details

First train

19:17

Last train

21:34

Departure station

London Victoria

Arrival station

Manchester Central Zone

Journey time

3h 8m

Distance

263 km

Price

€ 43.76*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Grand Central, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Victoria and Manchester Central Zone on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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London Victoria to Manchester Central Zone train prices and times

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