The average train between Manchester and Locarno takes 17h 3m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Locarno. 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 5 times a day between Manchester and Locarno. 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 Locarno at 6:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 17h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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19h • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Locarno? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Locarno station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
Manchester to Locarno train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Locarno train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Manchester to Locarno train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Locarno is 1,132.2 km. The road distance is 1,575 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Locarno via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 51m.