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Manchester to London train route details

First train

05:04

Last train

23:57

Departure city

Manchester

Arrival city

London

Journey time

1h 59m

Distance

262 km

Price

AU$ 41.30*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

What are the next train times from Manchester to London?

Check all Manchester to London journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
10:34 2h 7m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	12:41 London Euston	Find Tickets
10:54 2h 15m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	13:09 London Euston	Find Tickets
11:14 2h 13m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	13:27 London Euston	Find Tickets
11:34 2h 7m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	13:41 London Euston	Find Tickets
11:54 2h 15m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	14:09 London Euston	Find Tickets
12:14 2h 13m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	14:27 Paris	Find Tickets

Explore the cheapest prices to London from Manchester this week

Typical ticket prices between Manchester and London are around AU$ 41.30, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

AU$ 144.53

Wed11Mar

AU$ 44.11

Thu12Mar

AU$ 45.05

Fri13Mar

AU$ 74.20

Sat14Mar

AU$ 74.52

Sun15Mar

AU$ 41.30

Mon16Mar

AU$ 65.70

Tue17Mar

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to London

Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Manchester to London when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

Split Tickets discount

It may sound odd, but splitting your journey into smaller segments by purchasing separate, cheaper tickets can often lead to significant savings, all while you remain in the same seat for the entire trip. The best part? Trip.com handles these splits for you, meaning you don't have to do any painstaking planning.

Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Manchester and London on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

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