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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Manchester
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 £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Manchester?
London
- AKing's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
- BEuston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
- C7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
- DWaterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
- E51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
- FMelcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Manchester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from London to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Manchester start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Manchester?
The average train journey time from London to Manchester is 2h 11m, covering a distance of 161 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 6m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the London to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Manchester?
The earliest train from London to Manchester departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:35.
Which is the best train operator from London to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Manchester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Manchester was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £46To 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 £46 to £319 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 £46, which is on 2025-12-05.
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