The average train between Manchester and Charing Cross takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Charing Cross. 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 Manchester and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Charing Cross station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Manchester to Charing Cross train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Charing Cross train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Manchester to Charing Cross train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Manchester and Charing Cross is 261.8 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
