Trains from London to Manchester from $22.43*

London Euston is located on the London Inner Ring Road, between Cardington Street and Eversholt Street in the London Borough of Camden. London Euston station provides around 63 regular, direct train services per day to Manchester Piccadilly. Train operators serving London Euston include Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, and London Overground.

The journey from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly usually takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes by Avanti West Coast. They also offer a new class, Standard Premium, which offers some of the perks of First Class at a cheaper price, including wider and more comfortable seating, extra legroom, plug sockets, and phone charging. If you're looking to save on your fares, we recommend using Railcard to save 1/3 off your Avanti West Coast train fares, and booking in advance.

Your journey will take you to Manchester Piccadilly, the busiest station in Manchester, located to the southeast of the city centre. It is served by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales. The station is well-connected to various destinations including Bristol, Liverpool, Chester, Sheffield, and Bradford. It also provides connections to Bury, Altrincham, Eccles, MediaCityUK, Etihad Campus, and Ashton-under-Lyne through the Manchester Metrolink system.

First-class tickets

You can travel from London to Manchester in even greater comfort with First Class Tickets.

As this route is covered by multiple providers, it's best to check whether this is applicable for your specific journey when booking and what is included with the ticket. Depending on provider, this ticket may include:

• Access to the London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly First Class lounges
• Wider seats with extra legroom for greater comfort onboard
• Tables with plug and USB sockets – perfect for those using laptops
• Enhanced Wi-Fi onboard for those working, streaming or browsing
• A range of drinks and snacks, including teas, coffees, juices, sodas, biscuits, cakes and crisps.

For more details about First Class Tickets, please check our Change, Refund, and Delay Repay Policy.

How much does it cost to take a train from London to Manchester?

The average price of a train ticket from London to Manchester is around $163.82 for a single journey, but can be as low as $22.43 when booked in advance. Prices often vary depending on the time of travel and how far in advance you book, so it's a good idea to book early to get the best deal.

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Manchester?

The cheapest way to travel from London to Manchester is typically by coach. Companies like National Express and Megabus offer affordable fares, often starting from around £10. However, this will take significantly longer than the train (around 4-5 hours).

Taking trains is also a cost-effective and comfortable means of transport, and there are always ways to help you save even further. For example, Railcards can help reduce fares by a 1/3, and booking in advance can save you an average of 61%; split tickets are another viable option, and can save an average of 30%.

How long does it take to get to Manchester by train from London?

The train journey from London to Manchester takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes when travelling on a direct service, such as those operated by Avanti West Coast from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly.

How do I get from LHR to Manchester?

From Heathrow Airport (LHR), you have several options to get to Manchester:

• Train: Take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington, then transfer to London Euston to catch a train to Manchester Piccadilly.
• Flight: Direct flights from Heathrow to Manchester Airport are available and take about an hour.
• Bus: National Express offers direct coach services from Heathrow to Manchester.