The average train between Croydon and Manchester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Croydon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Croydon to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Croydon to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Croydon and Manchester is 274.6 km. The road distance is 316 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
