Trains from London to Manchester
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- Lowest price from £14.92 ≈ €17
- Average duration 2h 28m
- Connections per day 35
- Distance 263 km
- CO₂ per person 4 kg
train from London to Manchester
The journey from London to Manchester is about 263 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 28m with 35 connections per day.
| Lowest price | £14.92 ≈ €17 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 2h 28m |
| Connections per day | 35 |
| Lowest price | £14.92 ≈ €17 |
| Highest price | £205.66 ≈ €241 |
| First departure | 05:31 AM |
| Last departure | 06:13 PM |
| Distance | 263 km |
| Departure | London |
| Arrival | Manchester |
| Travel operator | Northern Rail, Transpennine Express Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway, East Midlands Railway |
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CO₂ emissions by mode
The train journey between London and Manchester emits 18.41kg of CO₂.
Taking the train between London and Manchester saves 34.19kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.31kg compared to the bus and 23.67kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from London to Manchester costs £104.47 (≈ €122). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from £14.92 (≈ €17).
The cheapest ticket from London to Manchester costs £14.92 (≈ €17). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
London and Manchester are 263 km apart.
The journey from London to Manchester takes about 2h 28m on average. The fastest option takes 2h 6m.
This route is served by 6 operators: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway and East Midlands Railway.
There are about 35 connections per day from London to Manchester.
The first train from London to Manchester leaves at 05:31 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from London to Manchester leaves at 06:13 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs £14.92 (≈ €17) but prices can change.
There are about 21 direct connections from London to Manchester.
The shortest train journey between London and Manchester takes 2h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Manchester.
The train journey from London to Manchester generates 4 kg of CO₂.