How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Manchester cost?

The average train ticket price from London to Manchester is $170. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from London to Manchester?

A train trip between London and Manchester is around 2h 11m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 263 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between London and Manchester?

The number of trains from London to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from London to Manchester?

When taking the train from London to Manchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Manchester?

Trains travelling between London and Manchester leave from Euston Station or St Pancras International and arrive at Shudehill.

Train London to Manchester from $68

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	8:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	8:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	10:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	10:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:53am	Euston Station	2h 12m	11:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:53am	Euston Station	2h 12m	10:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	10:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:52pm	Euston Station	2h 13m	7:05pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	3:12pm	Euston Station	2h 7m	5:19pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	8:07am	Euston Station	2h 49m	10:56am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:07am	Euston Station	2h 49m	10:56am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:16am	Euston Station	2h 45m	11:01am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:53am	Euston Station	2h 12m	11:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for London to Manchester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	10:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:13am	Euston Station	2h 6m	9:19am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:33am	Euston Station	2h 11m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

262 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $217	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $628	Average Duration2h 11m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $71	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Manchester?

London

A
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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B
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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C
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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F
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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Train companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at $71

Avanti West Coast London Manchester recent customer reviews

It was awesome.

Theodore E.

September 14, 2025

Excellent, the staff were amazing

Sarah O.

January 30, 2022

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Manchester by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Manchester cost?
The average train ticket price from London to Manchester is $170. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from London to Manchester?
A train trip between London and Manchester is around 2h 11m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 263 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between London and Manchester?
The number of trains from London to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from London to Manchester?
When taking the train from London to Manchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Manchester?
Trains travelling between London and Manchester leave from Euston Station or St Pancras International and arrive at Shudehill.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-23

$161

11-24

$161

Today

$389

11-26

$389

11-27

$354

11-28

$77

11-29

$88

11-30

$138

The cheapest trip from London to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $77

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 $77 to $585 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 $77 which is on 2025-11-28.