The average train between London and Trafford takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London to Trafford. 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 Trafford. 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 Trafford at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 54m • 2 changes


3h 3m • 2 changes


3h 1m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London to Trafford. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
London to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between London and Trafford is 264.1 km. The road distance is 300 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 13m.