The average train between Manchester and Eltham takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Eltham. 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 hourly between Manchester and Eltham. 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 Eltham at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Eltham station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Manchester to Eltham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Eltham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Manchester to Eltham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Eltham is 273.9 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m.