The average train between Crystal Palace and Manchester takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crystal Palace is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 18m • 2 changes


3h 8m • 2 changes


2h 52m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Palace to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Crystal Palace to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Euston station.
Crystal Palace to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Crystal Palace to Manchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Crystal Palace and Manchester is 272.2 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.