How much is the train ticket from Manchester to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to London start from $49. The average price for this train route is around $118. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to London?

The average train ride duration from Manchester to London is 2h 13m, covering a distance of 161 miles (260 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 59m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators service the Manchester to London route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 19 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , East Midlands Railway .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to London?

The earliest train departs from Manchester to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:15pm.

What 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?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $48

Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to London on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	9:29am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 14m	9:29am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 8m	9:43am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to London on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:15pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 12m	5:27pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	7:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 6m	9:41am	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 12m	9:27am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 12m	9:27am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 6m	9:41am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to London on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 8m	5:43pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	3:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 8m	5:43pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	8:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 59m	11:04am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	8:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 59m	11:04am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	8:20am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 50m	11:10am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to London on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:34pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 7m	5:41pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 17m	9:31am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 17m	9:31am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to London on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:14pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 15m	5:29pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 17m	9:31am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 17m	9:31am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to London on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:34pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 7m	5:41pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 17m	9:31am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 17m	9:31am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to London on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:34pm	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 7m	5:41pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	8:59am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 17m	9:31am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 17m	9:31am	Euston Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, 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$12 - $151	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $437	Average Duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $49	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

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to London by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Manchester to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to London start from $49. The average price for this train route is around $118. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to London?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to London is 2h 13m, covering a distance of 161 miles (260 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 59m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the Manchester to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 19 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to London?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:15pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/09

$114

12/10

$114

Today

$115

12/12

$82

12/13

$72

12/14

$80

12/15

$60

12/16

$63

The cheapest trip from Manchester to London was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $60

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 $60 to $417 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 $60 which is on 2025-12-15.