The average train between London and Manchester Victoria takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London to Manchester Victoria. 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 Victoria. 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 Victoria at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 30m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
London to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your London to Manchester Victoria train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Metrolink.
The distance between London and Manchester Victoria is 262.6 km. The road distance is 295 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 13m.