How to get from London to Manchester
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 1h 56m, from €49.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Manchester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 56m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 250 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
London to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → ManchestertrainAvanti West Coast·1h 56m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from London to Manchester: flight, train
How the trip from London to Manchester works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Manchester, about 1h 56m. In total it's roughly €49 over 1h 56m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Manchester
DepartureLondon
ArrivalManchesterWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs London to Manchester
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
London to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Manchester?+−
The most useful route takes about 1h 56m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Manchester from London?+−
About 250 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Manchester cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €49. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Manchester?+−
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast.
Can you get from London to Manchester without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 56m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Manchester?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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