The average train between Heathrow and Manchester takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heathrow 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 Heathrow and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Heathrow to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Euston station.
Heathrow to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Heathrow to Manchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Heathrow and Manchester is 254.4 km. The road distance is 323 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.