London to Manchester trains

London to Manchester is one of the busiest rail routes in the UK. Avanti West Coast operates frequent Pendolino services from Euston, reaching Manchester Piccadilly in just over 2 hours.

From
£14
Duration
2h 10m
Distance
296 km
Frequency
Up to 3 trains per hour

Route information

Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry
Departure stations
London Euston
Arrival stations
Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road
Typical journey time
2h 10m
Services
Up to 3 trains per hour

Travel tips

  • 1Off-peak trains (after 09:30) are significantly cheaper
  • 2Avanti Superfare tickets are non-refundable but very cheap
  • 3The journey passes through Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport
  • 4Manchester Piccadilly has excellent tram connections to the city centre