The average train between Erith and Manchester takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Erith 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 hourly between Erith and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Cannon Street and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Erith to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Erith to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Manchester station via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Erith to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.
Erith to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Erith to Manchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Erith and Manchester is 275.7 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Erith to Manchester Piccadilly via London Cannon Street, Bank station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 20m.