The average train between Manchester and London takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to London. 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 London. 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 London at 1:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
Manchester to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Manchester to London train tickets online with Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and London is 261.8 km. The road distance is 294 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 7m.