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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Manchester takes 16h 3m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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.

16h 3m
Duration
881 mi
Distance
£404
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lucerne to Manchester train times

Trains run twice daily between Lucerne and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 11m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 54m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast21h 11m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 54m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast20h 11m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 11m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast20h 25m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast14h 20m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast22h 11m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 11m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 54m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast21h 11m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 11m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast21h 31m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast21h 11m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 11m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 881.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 3m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Luzern to Manchester Piccadilly via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 5m.

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