The average train between Manchester and Finchley takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Finchley. 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 Finchley. 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 Finchley at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Finchley. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Finchley station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Manchester to Finchley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Finchley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Manchester and Finchley is 250.5 km. The road distance is 304 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.