Train Waterloo Station to Manchester from £83 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Manchester takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Waterloo Station to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration: 185 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

2h 38m

£67–117

Waterloo Station to Manchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Waterloo Station and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change

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