The average train between London and Manchester takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 London and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.
London to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your London to Manchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast.
The distance between London and Manchester is 261.8 km. The road distance is 294 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.