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Shortest travel time:
2 h 6 m
Longest travel time:
12 h 55 m
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$65
Avg. daily departures:
43
Earliest departure:
06:29
Latest departure:
21:42
London
Stations (11)
The number of railway stations in London is quite astonishing as the city houses 12 major train hubs! Read all you need to know about the main ones.
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London train stations
Kings Cross
Kings Cross Local authority , London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom
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St. Pancras Int
Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1C 4QP, UK, London, United Kingdom
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Euston
London NW1 2DU, UK, London, United Kingdom
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London Bridge Station
20 Stainer St, London SE1 9RL, London, United Kingdom
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Paddington
Praed St, Paddington, London, London, United Kingdom
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Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, Marylebone, London NW1 6JJ, London, United Kingdom
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Victoria
Victoria St, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, London, United Kingdom
Waterloo
Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8SW, London, United Kingdom
London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, United Kingdom
London Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9TP, London, United Kingdom
London Airport Terminal (LHR)
Hounslow TW6 1QG, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom
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Manchester
Stations (4)
Manchester train stations
Piccadilly station
Manchester city centre, City of Manchester, United Kingdom
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Victoria station
Manchester city centre, City of Manchester, United Kingdom
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Manchester Oxford Road station
Greater, Station Approach, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 6FU, United Kingdom, Manchester, United Kingdom
Manchester Airport station
Manchester M90 3RR, United Kingdom, Manchester, United Kingdom

London to Manchester Train Information

Have a pleasant trip from the many-sided UK capital, London, to the city of notable firsts, Manchester, onboard a cozy Avanti West Coast high-speed train. The trains have a top speed of 200 kph (124 mph), which means that it takes you to the Manchester train station in just 2 hours giving that it covers almost 300 km (186 mi). Also, there is a train with 1 change but the travel time is about 3.5 hours. All London to Manchester high-speed trains are equipped with all necessary amenities such as spacious seats, WC’s, power outlets, food, and drinks as well as offer a convenient timetable of daily departures that is up to 74. Check London to Manchester train schedule and book the best train tickets with Rail Ninja.

Is there a direct train from London to Manchester?

Being one of the major and busiest routes in England, London to Manchester has a direct high-speed train run by Avanti West Coast. InterCity-Express train covers a distance of 294 km (183 mi) between the cities only in 2 hours 3 minutes, which makes it the fastest and most comfortable way to get to your destination.

What trains go from London to Manchester?

There are 3 types of trains that go from London to Manchester: Avanti West Coast train with 1 change, LNER train with 1 change, and the fastest one, InterCity-Express high-speed train, which carries passengers to Manchester only in 2 hours 3 minutes. There are 105 daily departures in total, so you won’t face any problems with fitting the trip in your plans.

London to Manchester Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 6 min
2 hrs 19 min
06:29
11:53
17
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Afternoon trains
2 hrs 6 min
2 hrs 12 min
12:13
17:53
18
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Evening trains
2 hrs 6 min
2 hrs 32 min
18:13
20:18
6
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Night trains
2 hrs 41 min
12 hrs 55 min
21:01
21:42
2
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Trains on London - Manchester Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
High-speed train
2 hrs 6 min
$65
42
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
Train with 1 change
12 hrs 55 min
$321
1
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