The average train between London and Tameside takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London to Tameside. 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 Tameside. 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 Tameside at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 54m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London to Tameside. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Tameside station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
London to Tameside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Tameside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your London to Tameside train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Metrolink.
The distance between London and Tameside is 258.1 km. The road distance is 303 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.