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

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to London start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £91. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to London?

The average train journey time from Manchester to London is 2h 13m, covering a distance of 161 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 59m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 19 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 Manchester to London?

The earliest train from Manchester to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:15.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to London?

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 Manchester to London?

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 Manchester to London?

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 Manchester to London?

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.

Train Manchester to London from £37

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to London on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 13m	17:28	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 13m	17:28	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:35	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 8m	09:43	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:55	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	18:09	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	07:35	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 6m	09:41	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 12m	09:27	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 12m	09:27	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:35	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 6m	09:41	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:35	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 21m	17:56	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	16:35	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 7m	18:42	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 56m	11:01	Euston Station	No tags
Train	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 56m	11:01	Euston Station	No tags
Train	08:20	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 50m	11:10	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 13m	17:28	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 12m	18:27	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 13m	17:28	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	08:59	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	09:29	Euston Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

163 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £116	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £335	Average duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £39	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Manchester

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

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to London 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 Manchester to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to London start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £91. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to London?
The average train journey time from Manchester to London is 2h 13m, covering a distance of 161 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 59m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 19 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 Manchester to London?
The earliest train from Manchester to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:15.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to London?
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 Manchester to London?
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 Manchester to London?
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 Manchester to London?
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.

Best price found

01/12

£88

02/12

£88

Today

£88

04/12

£62

05/12

£61

06/12

£50

07/12

£61

08/12

£42

The cheapest trip from Manchester to London was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £42 to £317 for a train ticket from Manchester to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £42, which is on 2025-12-08.