The average train between Grays and Manchester takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Grays 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 Grays and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 9:35 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Grays to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Euston station.
Grays to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Grays to Manchester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Grays and Manchester is 282.5 km. The road distance is 331 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.
