NZD 79.20
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London to Manchester train route details
First train
05:27
Last train
23:30
Journey time
2h 6m
Distance
262 km
Price
NZD 50.92*
What are the next train times from London to Manchester?
Check all London to Manchester journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:27 London St. Pancras International | 09:05 Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
05:59 London St. Pancras International | 09:32 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
06:08 London Euston | 08:25 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
06:29 London Euston | 08:45 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
06:46 London Euston | 09:05 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
07:02 London St. Pancras International | 10:32 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Manchester from London this week
Typical ticket prices between London and Manchester are around NZD 50.92, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from London to Manchester
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Group travel deals
If you are travelling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make travelling from London to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Book in advance
Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from London to Manchester when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers
Season tickets
Offering unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, or annual options, these tickets can help you save around a third on train fares
Return train tickets
Allows travel for both the outbound and return legs of your journey on the same route
Flexi Season tickets
Designed for part-time commuters, Flexi Season tickets provide 8 travel days within a 28-day window, giving flexibility while still offering meaningful savings compared to buying tickets individually.
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