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  1. ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 5)
    ON TIME
    London Euston (Plat 3)
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    Direct
    Off peak
  2. ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 7)
    ON TIME
    London Euston (Plat 6)
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    Direct
    Off peak
  3. ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 6)
    ON TIME
    London Euston (Plat 6)
    > >
    1 change
    Off peak
  4. ON TIME
    Manchester Oxford Road (Plat 4)
    London St Pancras Intl (Plat 3)
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    2 changes
    Peak
  5. ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 4)
    London Marylebone
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    2 changes
    Peak
  6. ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 9)
    London St Pancras Intl (Plat 3)
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    3 changes
    Peak
  7. Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 5)
    London Euston (Plat 3)
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    Direct
    Peak
  8. Manchester Piccadilly
    London Euston (Plat 6)
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
  9. Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 6)
    London Euston (Plat 4)
    >
    Direct
    Peak
  10. Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 5)
    London Euston (Plat 16)
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    Direct
    Peak

Journey information from Manchester to London

  • Train Fares from: £ 79.50
  • Fastest route: 2h 8m
  • Slowest route: 3h 20m
  • Average Journey Time: 2h 10m
  • Changes: Direct
  • Train per day: Around 72
  • Train operators: Virgin Trains

  • How long does it take to travel from Manchester to London by train?

    The average journey time between Manchester and London is 2 hours 10 minutes. The fastest journey time is 2 hours 8 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 72 trains per day travelling from Manchester to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration 2h 10m

  • Are there direct trains from Manchester to London?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to London without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Manchester to London.

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  • What time are the first and last train from Manchester to London?

    The first train from Manchester to London departs at . The last train from Manchester to London departs at . No sleeper services are available. There may also be less services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

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