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Manchester to London Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to London? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AED 68.36, with average prices for this route around AED 170.10. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Fri, Aug 1
    From AED 209.46
  • Sat, Aug 2
    From AED 129.39
  • Sun, Aug 3
    From AED 159.95
  • Mon, Aug 4
    From AED 146.47
  • Tue, Aug 5
    From AED 148.92
  • Wed, Aug 6
    From AED 68.36
  • Thu, Aug 7
    From AED 146.47
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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00:24
Manchester Piccadilly
07:24
London Euston
7h 0m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains
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01:07
Manchester Victoria
07:00
London Kings Cross
5h 53m, Changes requiredTransPennine ExpressLNER
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05:05
Manchester Piccadilly
07:27
London Euston
2h 22m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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05:11
Manchester Piccadilly
07:53
London Euston
2h 42m, Changes requiredCrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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05:55
Manchester Piccadilly
08:10
London Euston
2h 15m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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06:03
Manchester Piccadilly
09:09
Paris
3h 6m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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Manchester to London Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:24
Last train
Last train
22:30
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
London
Journey time
Journey time
1h 59m
Distance
Distance
262 km
Price
Price
AED 68.36*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to London

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Season Tickets for frequent travel

For frequent travelers between Manchester and London, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for South East England

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to London can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to London for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to London, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to London ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to London Train Ticket Types

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.