Trains tickets from London to Manchester

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TodayApr 25
from $118
TomorrowApr 26
from $73
SunApr 27
from $84
MonApr 28
from $244
TueApr 29
from $259
WedApr 30
ThuMay 1
FriMay 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Euston Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Euston Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Euston Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Euston Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Euston Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train London to Manchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$124
Average train trip duration2h 11m
Number of daily trains21
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance161 miles (259 km)
Latest train departure11:35pm

London to Manchester Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
No data
04/24
$156
Today
$118
04/26
$73
04/27
$84
04/28
$244
04/29
$259
04/30
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Manchester was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $73

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 $73 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 $73 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from London to Manchester is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between London and Manchester compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from London to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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