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Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) by train

First train

10:24

Last train

12:25

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

St James Street (Walthamstow)

Journey time

From 5h 21m

Distance

160 miles (258 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, London Overground

Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) in 5 hours 21 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow)? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours 22 minutes to travel the 160 miles (258 km) from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with CrossCountry or London Overground, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St James Street (Walthamstow) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Manchester Piccadilly and St James Street (Walthamstow) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow)?

No, there are no direct train services from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow). Travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) leave?

The first train from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) leaves at 10:24. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) leave?

The last train from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) leaves at 12:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Manchester Piccadilly and St James Street (Walthamstow) by train?

Trains travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to St James Street (Walthamstow) cover a distance of around 160 miles (258 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from St James Street (Walthamstow) to Manchester Piccadilly.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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